transverse ribs

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Scope note
Ribs which span at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the space being spanned, dividing it into bays or compartments; for arches separating the bays of vaults, particularly in a groin- or barrel-vaulted space, use "transverse arches."
transverse ribs
Accepted term: 06-May-2024