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entasis
CIDE DICTIONARY
entasis, n. [NL., from Gr. a stretching; fr. ; in + to extend.].
- A slight convex swelling of the shaft of a column. [1913 Webster]
- Same as Entasia. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
entasis, n. Archit. a slight convex curve in a column shaft to correct the visual illusion that straight sides give of curving inwards.
Etymology
mod.L f. Gk f. enteino to stretch
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