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an arch for resisting thrusts, as in a flying buttress.Also, strainer arch.[1840-50]
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straining arch — noun or strainer arch Etymology: straining arch from straining (present participle of strain) (II) + arch; strainer arch from strainer + arch : a construction (as a flying buttress) that suggests an arch and is designed to resist end thrust * * * … Useful english dictionary
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