+A flying buttress is an elegant architectural element, often found in [Gothic](/wiki/Gothic) structures, designed to counteract the outward thrust of heavy vaulted ceilings. It consists of a half-arch extending from an upper wall to a detached pier, channeling lateral forces to the ground. This innovation allowed for thinner walls and magnificent, expansive windows in [Cathedral](/wiki/Cathedral) design.
+## See also
+- [Architecture](/wiki/Architecture)
+- [Vault](/wiki/Vault)
+- [Load Bearing](/wiki/Load_Bearing)
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