Ogival

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  • adj. Having the curved, pointed shape of an ogive.
  • adj. Possessing ogives.
  • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • In architecture, of or pertaining to an ogive; characterized by the pointed arch or vault.
  • Resembling in shape a pointed arch.
  • In ordnance, noting the form of longitudinal section of the head of modern projectiles. The radius of the ogive is from 2 to 3 calibers.
  • Word Usage
    "The exuberant phoenix motifs are enclosed within an ogival cartouche, so called because its outlines echo those of a pointed Gothic arch."
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