"geostatic arch" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: geostatic arches [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} geostatic arch (plural geostatic arches)
  1. (civil engineering) An arch designed to sustain pressure similar to that exerted by earth.
    Sense id: en-geostatic_arch-en-noun-SMgIdDi3 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: civil-engineering, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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