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PAYE - A GLOSSARY OF TERMS
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efflorescence |
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Soluble salts brought to the surface of masonry by the evaporation of moisture. |
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egg-and-dart |
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An ovolo moulding decorated with a pattern based on alternate ovals and arrowheads. |
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embrasure |
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A small opening in the parapet of a fortified building. |
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entablature |
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A cornice consisting of architrave, frieze, and projecting cornice. |
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entasis |
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The slight curve on columns to accentuate their height. |
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exfoliation |
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Scaling of stone caused by weathering. |
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extrados |
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Convex surface of an arch. |
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