распо́р

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nounmasculineinanimatecountable

1.
(rare) thrust, horizontal thrustengineering
А́рка передаёт распо́р на опоры.
The arch transmits its thrust to the supports.
Technical term in structural engineering: the outward horizontal force an arch or vault transmits to its supports.
2.
(rare) lateral pressure, side pressureengineering
Стена должна́ выде́рживать распо́р гру́нта.
The wall has to withstand the lateral pressure of the soil.
Used of soil, water or loose material pressing sideways against a retaining structure.

Examples

Чтобы уменьшить распор, поставили дополнительные опоры.
Additional supports were installed to reduce the thrust.
Инженер рассчитал распор свода.
The engineer calculated the thrust of the vault.
Арка передаёт распор на стены.
The arch transmits its thrust to the walls.