conical roof

collocation in English

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conical
adjective
uk
/ˈkɒn.ɪ.kəl/us
/ˈkɑː.nɪ.kəl/
shaped like ...
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roof
noun[C]
uk
/ruːf/us
/ruːf/
the covering that forms the top of a building, ...
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(Definition ofconicalandrooffrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Theconicalroofwas replaced in the 17th century.
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On the corner of the front facade is a two-story, hexagonal tower with a facetedconicalroofand copper finial.
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A two story turret on the left is capped by aconicalroof.
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It features aconicalroofand novelty siding.
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The west corner features a corbelled corner turret with aconicalroof.
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In the castle's courtyard is a well partly dug into the rock and covered with aconicalroof.
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In 1997 the drum and itsconicalroofwas rebuilt, with the form based on existing fragments.
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On its southeast corner is a smaller, round tower with aconicalroof.
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For example, experiments have shown that aconicalroofwith a pitch of about 45 degrees would have been the strongest and most efficient design.
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The building has a circular frame with aconicalroof, sheet metal handle, and a concrete spout.
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It features red metal siding and a sectional,conicalroof.
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Below the east gable is a steep,conicalroofover the cellar entrance near the sanctuary.
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The tower was refitted, and the formerconicalroofreplaced with two cowled ventilators.
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It is particularly distinguished by its elaborate three-story tower, which has aconicalroofand bands of decorative shingles.
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To the left of the entrance porch, and set back from it, is a round turret with aconicalroof.
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The barn is constructed of clay tile and features aconicalroof.
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It is constructed of clay tile and it features an aerator,conicalroofand a hay dormer on the south side.
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Apart from pre-fabricated rondavels, the roofing material is always thatch, because it is difficult to make a neatconicalroofout of other materials.
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The baptistery at the northwest end has a vaultedconicalroofwith moulding in a dog-tooth pattern.
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It is a round building about 35 ft in diameter and 32 ft in height, including itsconicalroofand cupola-like top.
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