cornice
cornice
Definition
cor·nice (kôr′nis)
noun
- a horizontal molding projecting along the top of a wall, building, etc.
- the top part of an entablature
- a projecting, decorative strip above a window, designed to keep a curtain rod from showing
Etymology: Fr < It < L coronis, curved line, flourish in writing < Gr korōnis, curved object: see crown
cornice
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- cove: Separate wc with obscure glazed window to front, coved cornice.
- mold: Small section of molded eaves cornice survives on east wall.
- carve: Band of carved vine leaf cornice from the medieval rood screen set along the sill of the window.
- support: Pilasters would be topped by moldings which supported a cornice above the fascia.
- have: The top section had a small cornice which was easily negotiated.
Converse of subject
- surmount: Each arch [ was ] cinquefoiled, and the whole surmounted by an embattled cornice with small pinnacles.
Adjective modifier
- dentilled: The chapel is entered on the south front, which has a dentilled eaves cornice.
- ornate: Original and elegant features have been lovingly restored with ornate cornices and stained glass windows.
- decorative: Stained glass leaded light front door leading to: ENTRANCE HALL with high ceiling and decorative cornice.
- classical: Banisters carved to imitate fer forge were as fine as the additional classical cornices were grand.
- plain: A plain cornice separates the bottom stage from the middle stage which has clocks on three faces.
- huge: At the top, a traverse to the belay of Culloden was needed to avoid a huge heather cornice.
Modifies a noun
- work: The white harled stone house contains beautifully proportioned rooms, original fireplaces, shuttered sash windows and ornate cornice work.
Noun used with modifier
- eaves: Small section of molded eaves cornice survives on east wall.
- modillion: It is built in red brick with stone dressings and has a modillion cornice.
- dentil: Mitred corners, stop ends and returns can all be manufactured and supplied with the cornice, dentil cornice and fascias.
- plaster: Also, what is the best way to fix plaster cornice to the walls & ceilings?
- ceiling: BEDROOM TWO 9 ' x 8'2 " ceiling cornice, ceiling light.
- brick: Brick cornice above the first floor, stone keystones, doorway with fine carving.
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