What's the difference between extrados and intrados?

Extrados


Definition:

  • (n.) The exterior curve of an arch; esp., the upper curved face of the whole body of voussoirs. See Intrados.

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Intrados


Definition:

  • (n.) The interior curve of an arch; esp., the inner or lower curved face of the whole body of voussoirs taken together. See Extrados.

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