semicircular dome

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• semicircular dome — noun : a dome consisting of a half sphere …   Useful english dictionary

• Dome — For other uses, see Dome (disambiguation). Domal redirects here. For domal consonants , see Retroflex consonant. Dome of St. Peter s Basilica in Rome crowned by a cupola. Designed primarily by Michelangelo, the dome was not completed until 1590 A …   Wikipedia

• Dome — • An architectural term often used synonymously with cupola Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Dome     Dome     † …   Catholic encyclopedia

• dome top — Furniture. a top to a desk, secretary, or the like having the form of a semicircular pediment. Cf. bonnet top, hooded top. * * * …   Universalium

• dome top — Furniture. a top to a desk, secretary, or the like having the form of a semicircular pediment. Cf. bonnet top, hooded top …   Useful english dictionary

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• 'Alaidarwaza —    Southern gateway of the Quwwat ul Islam/Qubbat ul Islam mosque at Delhi built by Ala al Din Khalji (1296 1316). It is the earliest surviving building of the Delhi sultans that displays a true arch and semicircular dome. It is also noted for… …   Historical dictionary of Medieval India

• WEIGHTS AND MEASURES — From the earliest period of their history the Jews were alive to the necessity of an accurate system of weights and measures, and an honest handling of them. The first legislation in the interest of economic righteousness in general is found in… …   Encyclopedia of Judaism

• Vault (architecture) — A Vault (French. voute, Italian. volta, German. Gewölbe, Polish. sklepienie , Spanish. bóveda ) is an architectural term for an arched form used to provide a space with a ceiling or roof. url=http://concise.britannica.com/ebc/article… …   Wikipedia

• Brunelleschi, Filippo — born 1377, Florence [Italy] died April 15, 1446, Florence Florentine architect and engineer. Trained as a sculptor and goldsmith, he turned his attention to architecture after failing to win a competition for the bronze doors of the Baptistery of …   Universalium