Panopticon: alternatives and connections

A raised structure (as a square or oblong erection of stone or wood) on which sacrifices are offered or incense burned to a deity.

A series of arches with the columns or piers which support them, the spandrels above, and other necessary appurtenances; sometimes ope…

Any part of a curved line.

The area in the central part of an amphitheater, in which the gladiators fought and other shows were exhibited; -- so called because i…

An apparatus for weighing.

A platform projecting from the wall of a building, usually resting on brackets or consoles, and inclosed by a parapet; as, a balcony i…

In mechanics an apparatus on the principle of the seesaw, in which one end rises as the other falls.

of Board

The material organized substance of an animal, whether living or dead, as distinguished from the spirit, or vital principle; the physi…

A concave vessel of various forms (often approximately hemispherical), to hold liquids, etc.

A structure, usually of wood, stone, brick, or iron, erected over a river or other water course, or over a chasm, railroad, etc., to m…

of Build

A surface of ground on which water may be caught and collected into a reservoir.

To wind cylindrically or spirally; as, to coil a rope when not in use; the snake coiled itself before springing.

A series or range of columns placed at regular intervals with all the adjuncts, as entablature, stylobate, roof, etc.

A kind of pillar; a cylindrical or polygonal support for a roof, ceiling, statue, etc., somewhat ornamented, and usually composed of b…

Composed of two or more parts; composite; not simple; as, a complex being; a complex idea.

The process or art of constructing; the act of building; erection; the act of devising and forming; fabrication; composition.