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Triglyph
Construction; Architecture
A block separating metopes in a Doric frieze; each has two vertical grooves (or glyphs) in the centre and half grooves at the edges.
Veranda
Construction; Architecture
An open gallery or balcony with a roof supported by light supports.
Voussoir
Construction; Architecture
A brick or wedge-shaped stone forming one of the units or an arch.
Smoke shelf
Construction; Architecture
A shelf at the base of the smoke chamber that provides proper smoke circulation within this chamber above the fireplace in the chimney.
Bracket
Construction; Architecture
A small supporting piece of wood or stone, often formed of scrolls or other decorative shapes, designed to bear a projected weight, such as a window.
