• (n.) An old term for a vertical section of a building; -- called also sciagraphy. See Vertical section, under Section. • (n.) A radiograph.
Sci'a·graph noun [ See Sciagraphy .] 1. (Architecture) An old term for a vertical section of a building; -- called also sciagraphy . See Vertical section , under Section . 2. (Physics ) A radiograph. [ Written also skiagraph .]