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La rosca de un arco

Having trouble. I'm translating and I do not know what the "rosca de un arco" is. I know arch, but what is "rosca"? The answer or any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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is rosca "thread"??
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Old December 21, 2008, 09:03 AM
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It is thread in different contexts, but here I need "rosca" as it applies to an arch. I don't think "thread" is applicable here, at least as far as I've been able to find out. Thanks though!

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you're welcome. But I'm not really sure if it actually means thread :P
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Old December 21, 2008, 11:03 AM
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Well, it does mean thread. For example, the thread of a screw (aka, the line that spirals around a screw). It does not, however, mean the kind of thread you use to sew, that's "hilo".
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oh ok
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I think could be ring shaped of kings, (La rosca de Reyes), or if you have other kind of mean for the whole sentence please, let us know, because I don't know if my attempt could help you.
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Having trouble. I'm translating and I do not know what the "rosca de un arco" is. I know arch, but what is "rosca"? The answer or any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
If you could post the whole sentence, the context would help.

Edit: After some research, it appears that the "rosca" of an arch is a series of concentric steps or molding, receding toward the arch. It can also be used for a window or door. Apparently, "order" is the correct architectural term for this in English.
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so its not "thread"
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Old December 21, 2008, 08:57 PM
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Rosca can mean thread, as in the thread of a bolt, but in this context it doesn't.
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