Angel-lights
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Angel-lights, in architecture
, are the upper panes of glass or "lights'" in a curved window
frame, next to the springing
; probably a corruption of the word angle
lights, as they are nearly triangular.
Architecture
Architecture is both the process and product of planning, designing and construction. Architectural works, in the material form of buildings, are often perceived as cultural and political symbols and as works of art...
, are the upper panes of glass or "lights'" in a curved window
Window
A window is a transparent or translucent opening in a wall or door that allows the passage of light and, if not closed or sealed, air and sound. Windows are usually glazed or covered in some other transparent or translucent material like float glass. Windows are held in place by frames, which...
frame, next to the springing
Springing
Springing as a nautical term refers to global vertical resonant hull girder vibration due to oscillating wave loads along the hull of the ship....
; probably a corruption of the word angle
Angle
In geometry, an angle is the figure formed by two rays sharing a common endpoint, called the vertex of the angle.Angles are usually presumed to be in a Euclidean plane with the circle taken for standard with regard to direction. In fact, an angle is frequently viewed as a measure of an circular arc...
lights, as they are nearly triangular.