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cavetto Definition

ca·vetto (kə vet′ō)

noun pl. -·vet′ti-vet′ē or -·vet′·tos

Archit. a concave molding with a curve of 90°

Etymology: It, dim. of cavo, hollow < L cavus

cavetto Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • cornice: They are rectangular and at the top, have a distinctive architectural form described as a cavetto cornice.
  • molding: The arch of the tower doorway consists of two plain cavetto moldings, under a hoodmould.

Browse dictionary entries near cavetto

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  8. ‹ cave man
  9. ‹ cave-in
  10. ‹ cave canem
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