1. having a rise that is less than half the span (used of an arch)
Usage: architecture

Examples

• The bridge featured a surbased arch that created an elegant, flattened appearance.
• Medieval builders often used surbased arches in doorways to create wider openings.
• The architect chose a surbased design to complement the building’s horizontal lines.
• Roman engineers perfected the surbased arch for spanning great distances.
• The cathedral’s surbased arches allowed more light to enter the nave.