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单词 ancon
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Definition of ancon in English:

ancon

nounPlural anconesˈaŋkɒnˈaŋk(ə)nˈæŋkɑn
Architecture
  • 1A console, typically consisting of two volutes, that supports or appears to support a cornice.

    〔建筑〕肘托,悬臂托梁

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Each has three square-headed window openings per floor, and is supported by a single stone ancon and topped by a broad, stone cornice.
    • It also includes the special moulded bricks for ancones, header joists and ceramic roof beams.
    • The modillion was a bracket, a horizontal version of the ancones which supported the cornice of the Greek doorway cornice.
  • 2Each of a pair of projections on either side of a block of stone or other material, used for lifting it.

    (石块或其他材料)起吊托

    Example sentencesExamples
    • This can be justified in all cases: The U-shaped channels, the ancones and the stops differ in distance from the top of the block.
    • The fact that these ancones have not yet been sawed off, is an indicator of the unfinished state of the temple.
    • The ancones should prevent the ropes by which the stones are raised from slipping away.

Origin

Early 18th century (denoting the corner or quoin of a wall or rafter): via Latin from Greek ankōn 'bend, elbow'.

Definition of ancon in US English:

ancon

nounˈaNGkänˈæŋkɑn
Architecture
  • 1A console or bracket, typically with two volutes, that supports or appears to support a cornice.

    〔建筑〕肘托,悬臂托梁

    Example sentencesExamples
    • It also includes the special moulded bricks for ancones, header joists and ceramic roof beams.
    • Each has three square-headed window openings per floor, and is supported by a single stone ancon and topped by a broad, stone cornice.
    • The modillion was a bracket, a horizontal version of the ancones which supported the cornice of the Greek doorway cornice.
  • 2Each of a pair of projections on either side of a block of stone or other material, used for lifting it.

    (石块或其他材料)起吊托

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The fact that these ancones have not yet been sawed off, is an indicator of the unfinished state of the temple.
    • This can be justified in all cases: The U-shaped channels, the ancones and the stops differ in distance from the top of the block.
    • The ancones should prevent the ropes by which the stones are raised from slipping away.

Origin

Early 18th century (denoting the corner or quoin of a wall or rafter): via Latin from Greek ankōn ‘bend, elbow’.

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