Squinch

[skwintʃ]

Definition

(noun.) a small arch built across the interior angle of two walls (usually to support a spire).

(verb.) crouch down.

Checker: Millicent--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A small arch thrown across the corner of a square room to support a superimposed mass, as where an octagonal spire or drum rests upon a square tower; -- called also sconce, and sconcheon.

Inputed by Elsa

Definition

n. a small stone arch or series of arches across an interior angle of a square tower to support the sides of an octagonal spire.

Typist: Terrence