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Vault
an arched structure of stone, brick, or reinforced concrete, forming a supporting structure of a ceiling or roof.
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Wall arch
arch placed at the junction of a masonry arch with the supporting wall.
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Wheel window, rose window
a round window with a central point from which a form of spoke may radiate.a round window with a central point from which a form of spoke may radiate.
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Wide moat
troughs dug at the base of the walls of a fortified building to make it easier to defend. Often dry, the moat is sometimes filled with water if local conditions allow it.
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Window seat
bench built into the window flanning. Very often made of stone integrated into the masonry