cornice

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cornice

A decorative cornice runs along the top of the living room wall.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • The topmost projecting part of an entablature: In classical architecture, the cornice is the uppermost, horizontal, and often decorative section of an entablature, which crowns a building or structure.
    • A molding at the corner between the ceiling and the top of a wall: An interior architectural feature, typically a decorative strip of molding, installed where the wall meets the ceiling.
    • A decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing: A box-like structure, often made of wood or plaster, above a window, used to hide curtain rods and other hardware.

  2. Verb:

    • To furnish with a cornice: To provide or decorate a structure with a cornice.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun:

    • The classical building was distinguished by its ornate marble cornice.
    • They installed a simple plaster cornice to add elegance to the room.
    • The heavy velvet curtains hung from a rod hidden behind the window cornice.

  • Verb:

    • The architect decided to cornice the entire perimeter of the grand hall.
Advanced Usage
  • "to cornice a room": to install cornice moldings in a room.
    • They hired a specialist to cornice the dining room for a more finished look.
Variants and Related Words
  • Corniced (adj): Furnished with or having a cornice.
    • The corniced ceiling added grandeur to the space.
Synonyms
  • Molding (n): A strip of material with a shaped cross-section, used for decoration.
  • Crown molding (n): A specific type of cornice molding used at the wall-ceiling junction.
  • Entablature (n): In classical architecture, the superstructure above columns, of which the cornice is the top part.
Related Phrases
  • Snow cornice (n): A related but distinct term from mountaineering, referring to an overhanging edge of snow on a ridge or cliff face. (Note: This is a compound term listed here as a related concept, not a direct meaning of the single word "cornice" in the architectural sense).
cornice

A decorative cornice runs along the top of the living room wall.

Noun
  1. the topmost projecting part of an entablature
  2. a molding at the corner between the ceiling and the top of a wall
  3. a decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing
Verb
  1. furnish with a cornice

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