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Slight Bulge In Column Of Building As Inset Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is ENTASIS which was last seen in the The Guardian Quiptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: ENTASIS

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RankLettersAnswerClue
199%7Exact Match!
234%6 Showing a slight bulge or swelling
334%8 Having a slight projection or bulge

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We think the answer is "ENTASIS" which means:

    noun
  • • A slight convexity in the shaft of a column; compensates for the illusion of concavity that viewers experience when the sides are perfectly straight

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The entasis of the column made it appear taller."
  • • "The architect used entasis to create a sense of balance in the building."

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The Guardian Quiptic02 Dec 2002 Down 20
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