| Meaning | A slight convexity in the shaft of a column; compensates for the illusion of concavity that viewers experience when the sides are perfectly straight. | |
|---|---|---|
| Part of | column, pillar | (architecture) a tall vertical cylindrical structure standing upright and used to support a structure |
| Broader | convex shape, convexity | A shape that curves or bulges outward |
| Spanish | éntasis | |
| Catalan | èntasi | |
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