"rib vault" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: rib vaults [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} rib vault (plural rib vaults)
  1. (architecture) An architectural feature for covering a wide space, such as a church nave, composed of a framework of crossed or diagonal arched ribs. Categories (topical): Architecture
    Sense id: en-rib_vault-en-noun-JY8WMsZY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: architecture

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