dentil

dentil Definition

den·til (den′til)

noun

Archit. any of a series of small rectangular blocks projecting like teeth, as from under a cornice

Etymology: MFr dentille, dim. of dent < L dens, tooth

dentil Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

cornice: Mitred corners, stop ends and returns can all be manufactured and supplied with the cornice, dentil cornice and fascias.
molding: There is prominent dentil molding under the top shelf.
course: Feature Brickwork - soldiers; brick on edge; corbels; dentil courses; setting out; uses; band courses; decorative panels.
gilding: Painted in enamels, with dentil gilding around the rim and a gold band around the base.

Noun used with modifier

brick: Elaborate brick dentil detail to gable eaves and relief patterned brickwork to gable above GF windows.

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