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1. (Arch.) Having its vertical height greater than the half span; -- said of an arch.
2. (Her.) Partly covered by another charge; -- said of an ordinary or other bearing.
| Dictionary: Sur·mount·ed |
1. (Arch.) Having its vertical height greater than the half span; -- said of an arch.
2. (Her.) Partly covered by another charge; -- said of an ordinary or other bearing.
| Architecture and Landscaping: surmounted |
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2. Element placed over another part, such as a door-case surmounted by a sopraporta.
| stamba, stambha | |
| vallum | |
| plateau plain (geology) |
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