"skewback" meaning in All languages combined

See skewback on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: skewbacks [plural]
Etymology: From skew + back. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|skew|back}} skew + back Head templates: {{en-noun}} skewback (plural skewbacks)
  1. (architecture) The side of an arch; the course of masonry on the top of an abutment with a slope for the base of the arch to rest against. Categories (topical): Architecture
    Sense id: en-skewback-en-noun-YSfx91Yd Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: architecture

Inflected forms

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