drip-moulding
Definition
Noun: In architecture, a "drip-moulding" is a projecting moulding or ledge placed over a door, window, or other opening to deflect rainwater away from the wall below.
Usage Examples
- (A decorative ledge above the window that channels water away.)
- (A projecting feature designed to direct rainwater.)
Advanced Usage
- "Drip-moulding" can also refer to any horizontal projection on a building's facade that serves the same purpose, such as a cornice or string course with a drip groove.
- The drip-moulding above the entrance was carved with medieval motifs. (The projecting ledge was both functional and ornamental.)
Variants and Related Words
- Dripstone (n): a synonym for drip-moulding, especially in older architectural contexts.
- The dripstone over the church door was worn by centuries of rain. (A projecting stone ledge serving the same purpose.)
Synonyms
- Dripstone: a projecting stone or moulding designed to shed water.
- Weathering: a sloping surface or ledge on a building that directs rainwater away.
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