counterfort

UK
/ˈkaʊntəfɔːt/
US
/ˈkaʊntərfɔrt/

Übersetzungen

counterfortsubstantiv
counterforts
Pl.
UK
/ˈkaʊntəfɔːt/
US
/ˈkaʊntərfɔrt/
The cathedral's structure was reinforced with a counterfort to prevent collapse.
Структура собора была усилена контрфорсом, чтобы предотвратить обрушение.
counterfortadjektiv
more counterfort
Komp.
most counterfort
Super.
UK
/ˈkaʊntəfɔːt/
US
/ˈkaʊntərfɔrt/
Used attributively in technical phrases such as "counterfort wall".

Definitionen

counterfortsubstantiv
A buttress or support built against a wall to reinforce it.
The ancient castle's walls were strengthened by massive stone counterforts.
counterfortadjektiv
Constructed with or characterized by counterforts; relating to a structure that incorporates counterfort supports.
The engineers selected a counterfort design to economize on concrete.