单词 | coffering |
释义 | coffering, n.|ˈkɒfərɪŋ| [f. coffer n. + -ing.] 1. An arrangement or structure of coffers. In quots. referring to the ‘coffers’ or troughs used to support the chain in measuring the Ordnance Survey base-line on Hounslow Heath.
1785Roy Surveying in Phil. Trans. LXXV. 451 Stands..that supported the ninety-eight feet of coffering. 1790Ibid. LXXX. Plate 1, Plan of the Coffering for each Chain. 2. Arch. Cf. coffer n. 5; coffered 2.
1845Athenæum 4 Jan. 18 Its coffering, and also the panelled soffits of the architraves. 1884H. Stannus Dome St. Paul's (Times 20 Nov. 4/5), Coffering..was intended by Wren, as shown by his drawings. 3. Mining. See coffer v.1 3. |

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