contractura
From LSJ
ἀλλ' ἦν ἅπαντα τεταγμένα νόμων ἐπιταγαῖς → but all their acts were regulated by prescriptions set forth in laws
Latin > English
contractura contracturae N F :: contracture, narrowing of columns towards the top, tapering
Latin > English (Lewis & Short)
contractūra: ae, f. id.; lit. a drawing together; hence, t. t. in architecture,
I a lessening, contracting (of pillars), Vitr. 3, 3, 12; 5, 1, 3 al.
Latin > French (Gaffiot 2016)
contractūra, æ, f. (contraho), contracture [archit.] : Vitr. Arch. 3, 3, 12.
Latin > German (Georges)
contractūra, ae, f. (contraho), als t. t. der Baukunst = die Verjüngung (der Säulen), Vitr. 3, 3, 12 u.a.
