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Webster 1913 Edition


Surbased

Sur′basedˊ

,
Adj.
(Arch.)
(a)
Having a surbase, or molding above the base.
(b)
[F.
surbaissé
.]
Having the vertical height from springing line to crown less than the half span; – said of an arch;
as, a segmental arch is
surbased
.

Webster 1828 Edition


Surbased

SUR'BASED

,
Adj.
Having a surbase, or molding above the base.

Definition 2024


surbased

surbased

English

Adjective

surbased (not comparable)

  1. (of an arch) having its height less than half of its span
  2. having a surbase

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