Question

Match the following words with their definitions: 1) Architrave, 2) Argillite, 3) Arkose, 4) Arris, 5) Ashlar

a. A natural or applied line on the stone from which all leveling and plumbing is measured.

b. A sandstone containing 10 percent or more of feldspar. Also called feldspathic sandstone.

c. The member of an entablature resting on the capitals of columns and supporting the frieze.

d. Masonry having a face of square or rectangular stones, either smooth or textured.

e. A compact sedimentary rock composed mainly of clay and aluminum silicate minerals.

Answer

1) Architrave (c) The member of an entablature resting on the capitals of columns and supporting the frieze.

2) Argillite (e) A compact sedimentary rock composed mainly of clay and aluminum silicate minerals.

3) Arkose (b) A sandstone containing 10 percent or more of feldspar. Also called feldspathic sandstone.

4) Arris (a) A natural or applied line on the stone from which all leveling and plumbing is measured.

5) Ashlar (d) Masonry having a face of square or rectangular stones, either smooth or textured.