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buttress <-es> [ˈbʌtrɪs] N archit

buttress

подпо́р(к)а f

buttress

контрфо́рс m

buttress fig

buttress fig

усто́и мн

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The chancel is supported by buttresses, one on both the north and south walls, and two on the east wall. en.wikipedia.org

On the north (front) facade, the original church has corner buttresses. en.wikipedia.org

The choir's flying buttresses were hidden, but those of the nave can be seen from the outside. en.wikipedia.org

At the corners of the church are angle buttresses. en.wikipedia.org

In the years 1748-1749 the building was reinforced with a buttress. en.wikipedia.org

The tower is in three stages, with angle buttresses and an embattled parapet. en.wikipedia.org

Visually, the intended building was dominated by a taller and longer dam with its pattern of vertical buttresses. en.wikipedia.org

On the north wall are two buttresses, and it contains two 12th-century round-headed windows, one of which is partly obscured by a buttress. en.wikipedia.org

The plaster was removed from the walls, windows were replaced, a buttress was added to the south side, a new screen was erected. en.wikipedia.org

The tower is without buttresses, and has traceried bell openings. en.wikipedia.org

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