An
architectural device used as a
transisition from a square to polygonal or circular base for a
Dome. It may be composed from
post lintel construction,
corbel arches, or standard
arches.
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#@@/ \@@# VIEW FROM ABOVE
#@/+---Squinch-------+\@#
#/ \#
# #+------square base for dome
# (dome) #
# #
#\ /#
#@\+---Squinch-------+/@#
#@@\ /@@#
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/ \
/ (dome) \
####/ \####
#@@/ \@@#
#@/+---Squinch-------+\@# SIDE VIEW
#' '#
# #
# #
# #
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