entasis (Crossword)

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  1. Architectural curve
  2. Convex shape
  3. Convexity
  4. Convexity in the shaft of a column
  5. Outward curve of the shaft of a column

Definitions of “entasis”
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• 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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