Archings

/ˈɑːrkɪŋz/ noun

Definition

Plural of arching; multiple instances or structures of arches or curved formations.

Etymology

From 'arching' (verb form) + '-s' (plural marker). Creates a noun form referring to multiple arch-shaped formations or actions.

Kelly Says

Medieval stonemasons would have talked about the archings in their cathedrals—each curved stone formation was an arching that had to be precisely calculated.

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