lancet architecture — noun : the early Gothic in England … Useful english dictionary
Lancet — Lan cet, n. [F. lancette, dim. of lance lance. See {Lance}.] 1. A surgical knife like instrument of various forms, commonly sharp pointed and two edged, used in venesection, and in opening abscesses, etc. [1913 Webster] 2. (Metal.) An iron bar… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Lancet arch — Lancet Lan cet, n. [F. lancette, dim. of lance lance. See {Lance}.] 1. A surgical knife like instrument of various forms, commonly sharp pointed and two edged, used in venesection, and in opening abscesses, etc. [1913 Webster] 2. (Metal.) An iron … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Lancet — may refer to:*lancet (surgery), a medical instrument, similar to a scalpel but with a double edged blade. *lancet, a needle used in a lancing device. Used by those with diabetes. *lancet, an acutely pointed arch in gothic architecture * Lancet ,… … Wikipedia
Architecture of the medieval cathedrals of England — The medieval cathedrals of England, dating from between approximately 1040 and 1540, are a group of twenty five buildings which together constitute a major aspect of the country’s artistic heritage and are among the most significant material… … Wikipedia
Lancet window — A lancet window is a tall narrow window with a pointed arch at its top [ [http://freenet.buffalo.edu/bah/a/DCTNRY/l/lancet.html Buffalo Architecture] accessed 24 October 2006] It acquired the lancet name from its resemblance to a lance. [… … Wikipedia
Architecture of Ireland — The architecture of Ireland is one of the most visible features in the Irish countryside with remains from all eras since the stone age abounding. Ireland is famous for its ruined and intact Norman and Anglo Irish castles, small whitewashed… … Wikipedia
Architecture of Aylesbury — The architecture of Aylesbury, the county town of Buckinghamshire, reflects the ordinary architecture which can be found in many small towns in England where the buildings of the town were designed by local architects. This is characteristic of… … Wikipedia
lancet window — Archit. a high, narrow window terminating in a lancet arch. [1775 85] * * * ▪ architecture narrow, high window capped by a lancet, or acute, arch. The lancet arch is a variety of pointed arch in which each of the arcs, or curves, of the… … Universalium
architecture — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Building design Nouns 1. architectural or building design, form; architectural or structural engineering; landscape architecture or gardening; architectonics. See building. 2. (architectural styles) a.… … English dictionary for students
