Associations to the word «Cornice»
Noun
- Frieze
- Parapet
- Molding
- Facade
- Gable
- Plaster
- Bracket
- Portico
- Stucco
- Cupola
- Ceiling
- Roof
- Sill
- Porch
- Keystone
- Buttress
- Pedestal
- Terra
- Sash
- Attic
- Detailing
- Exterior
- Chimney
- Arch
- Masonry
- Storey
- Urn
- Medallion
- Styling
- Verandah
- Pinnacle
- Ornament
- Balcony
- Fireplace
- Column
- Pillar
- Window
- Niche
- Limestone
- Shingle
- Coping
- Tile
- Slate
- Motif
- Decoration
- Obelisk
- Sandstone
- Brick
- Archway
- Carving
- Above
- Pier
- Entrance
- Revival
- Deco
- Gutter
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
CORNICE, noun. (architecture) A horizontal architectural element of a building, projecting forward from the main walls, originally used as a means of directing rainwater away from the building's walls. See also: eaves, fascia.
CORNICE, noun. A decorative element applied at the topmost part of the wall of a room, as with a crown moulding.
CORNICE, noun. A decorative element at the topmost portion of certain pieces of furniture, as with a highboy.
CORNICE RING, noun. The ring on a cannon next behind the muzzle ring.
Dictionary definition
CORNICE, noun. A decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing.
CORNICE, noun. A molding at the corner between the ceiling and the top of a wall.
CORNICE, noun. The topmost projecting part of an entablature.
CORNICE, verb. Furnish with a cornice.
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