Definitions for voussoir

voussoir vous·soir

Spelling: [voo-swahr]
IPA: /vuˈswɑr/

Voussoir is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 112 anagrams from letters in voussoir (ioorssuv).

Definitions for voussoir

noun

  1. any of the pieces, in the shape of a truncated wedge, that form an arch or vault.

Origin of voussoir

1325-75; French; replacing Middle English vousor(i)e Anglo-French; Old French volsoir Vulgar Latin *volsōrium, equivalent to *volt(us) (for Latin volūtus), past participle of volvere to turn

Examples for voussoir

Stone blocks in the shape of a voussoir (fig. 14) may be used instead.

Each block or voussoir should be cut to fit exactly in its appointed place, the joints being made as fine as possible.

Word Value for voussoir
Scrable

11

Words with friends

13

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