entasis (Crossword)
We didn't find answers to the clue “Entasis” but we did find clues
where “Entasis” could be the answer:
- Architectural curve
- Convex shape
- Convexity
- Convexity in the shaft of a column
- Outward curve of the shaft of a column
Definitions of “entasis”
If the answer you seek is not in the answers above these definitions may help solving your crossword puzzle.• A slight convex swelling of the shaft of a column
• In architecture, the convex curve given to a column
• The swelling in a column from the lower end to a certain point
• Swelling on vertical columns to counteract optical illusion of concavity
• In architecture, an entasis is a slight convex swelling of the shaft of a column
• A slight convexity given to a column or tower, as to correct an optical illusion
• In architecture, entasis is the application of a convex curve to a surface for aesthetic purposes
• The curve resulting from the gradual diminishing in the diameter of the upper two-thirds of a column
• Very slight convex curve put on columns and sometimes other structures such as spires to prevent the optical illusion of them appearing concave
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