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counterfort

/ˈkaʊntəfɔːt/

/ˈkaʊntərfɔrt/

Translations

counterfortnoun

counterforts

/ˈkaʊntəfɔːt/

/ˈkaʊntərfɔrt/

The cathedral's structure was reinforced with a counterfort to prevent collapse.

Структура собора была усилена контрфорсом, чтобы предотвратить обрушение.

Synonyms

counterfortadjective

more counterfort

Comp.

most counterfort

Super.

/ˈkaʊntəfɔːt/

/ˈkaʊntərfɔrt/

Used attributively in technical phrases such as "counterfort wall".

Synonyms

counterfortnoun

A buttress or support built against a wall to reinforce it.

The ancient castle's walls were strengthened by massive stone counterforts.

counterfortadjective

Constructed with or characterized by counterforts; relating to a structure that incorporates counterfort supports.

The engineers selected a counterfort design to economize on concrete.