curved roof

collocation in English

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curved
adjective
uk
/kɜːvd/us
/kɝːvd/
having a rounded or smoothly ...
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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 ofcurvedandrooffrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Most typical are the graceful sweep of thecurvedroofridge with upturned eaves, wooden carvings and ornamental gable eaves set in granite columns.
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The round half-timbered customs tower with acurvedroofand the distinctive roof lantern dates from 1741.
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The roof design incorporated multi-level splayed cables so that the structural roof members could form a 33incm 1 deep uniformlycurvedroofplane.
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Although this has meant the loss of the characteristiccurvedroofand has blunter eaves, it is still considered dignified and beautiful.
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It is a tall, imposing building with four faade windows and three dormers on acurvedroof.
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The houses have dramaticcurvedroofstructure with multi-tiered, upswept gables.
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A barn withcurvedroofis located on the northeast.
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The second has a single tower on acurvedroof.
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The building is of timber construction with posted verandahs along the platform and roadside elevations, as well as a distinctivecurvedroof.
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The sweepingcurvedroofof the adjoining mall culminates in a colossal ruyi that shades pedestrians.
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The uniquecurvedroofline over the arched trusses distinguishes it from all other covered bridges.
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A small platform orcurvedroofwas supported by two large and heavy brackets carved with acanthus scroll work.
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The most distinctive architectural feature is thecurvedroof.
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The barn features white horizontal siding, an aerator and a gothiccurvedroof.
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Thecurvedroofcontains 260 tons of structural steel in a lamella space frame (diamond shape design) with a thin concrete cover.
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Fine red pottery, stepped andcurvedrooftiles nearly 50 centimetres across have been found.
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The "pancharatna" temple has five towers on acurvedroof.
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Domes and othercurvedroofshapes are readily handled with copper.
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The original station was quite an impressive structure, with a largecurvedroofover the platforms.
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Each of the 50 bunkers, officially referred to as igloos, has inside dimensions of 81x26x12 feet, with acurvedroof.
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