HyperDic: cornice

English > 4 senses of the word cornice:
NOUNartifactcornice, valance, valance board, pelmeta decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing
artifactcornicea molding at the corner between the ceiling and the top of a wall
artifactcornicethe topmost projecting part of an entablature
VERBpossessioncornicefurnish with a cornice
English > cornice: 4 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing.
Synonymsvalance, valance board, pelmet
Broaderframework, frameA structure supporting or containing something
Spanishcenefa, doselera
Catalandosser, sanefa
Verbscornicefurnish with a cornice
English > cornice: 4 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningA molding at the corner between the ceiling and the top of a wall.
Broadermolding, mouldingA decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing
Spanishcornisa
Catalancornisa
English > cornice: 4 senses > noun 3, artifact
MeaningThe topmost projecting part of an entablature.
Part ofentablature(architecture) the structure consisting of the part of a classical temple above the columns between a capital and the roof
BroaderprojectionAny structure that branches out from a central support
Spanishcornisa
Catalancornisa
Verbscornicefurnish with a cornice
English > cornice: 4 senses > verb 1, possession
MeaningFurnish with a cornice.
PatternSomebody ----s something
CategoryarchitectureThe discipline dealing with the principles of design and construction and ornamentation of fine buildings
Broadersupply, provide, render, furnishGive something useful or necessary to
Spanishponer cornizas
Nounscornicethe topmost projecting part of an entablature
cornicea decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing

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