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Antefix :: Antefix (n.) An ornament of the cymatium of a classic cornice, sometimes pierced for the escape of water..

Tympanum :: Tympanum (n.) The recessed face of a pediment within the frame made by the upper and lower cornices, being usually a triangular space or table..

Modillion :: Modillion (n.) The enriched block or horizontal bracket generally found under the cornice of the Corinthian and Composite entablature, and sometimes, less ornamented, in the Ionic and other orders; -- so called because of its arrangement at regulated distances..

Corniced :: Corniced (a.) Having a cornice.

Cyma :: Cyma (n.) A member or molding of the cornice, the profile of which is wavelike in form..

Casemate :: Casemate (n.) A hollow molding, chiefly in cornices..

Cantalever :: Cantalever (n.) A bracket to support a balcony, a cornice, or the like..

Gable :: Gable (n.) The vertical triangular portion of the end of a building, from the level of the cornice or eaves to the ridge of the roof. Also, a similar end when not triangular in shape, as of a gambrel roof and the like..

Plancher :: Plancher (n.) The under side of a cornice; a soffit.

Die :: Die (n.) That part of a pedestal included between base and cornice; the dado.

Weathered :: Weathered (a.) Made sloping, so as to throw off water; as, a weathered cornice or window sill..

Dentil :: Dentil (n.) A small square block or projection in cornices, a number of which are ranged in an ornamental band; -- used particularly in the Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite orders..

Entablature :: Entablature (n.) The superstructure which lies horizontally upon the columns. See Illust. of Column, Cornice..

Ancone :: Ancone (n.) A bracket supporting a cornice; a console.

Frieze :: Frieze (n.) That part of the entablature of an order which is between the architrave and cornice. It is a flat member or face, either uniform or broken by triglyphs, and often enriched with figures and other ornaments of sculpture..

Drip :: Drip (n.) That part of a cornice, sill course, or other horizontal member, which projects beyond the rest, and is of such section as to throw off the rain water..

Jutting :: "Jutting (a.) Projecting, as corbels, cornices, etc..

Soffit :: Soffit (n.) The under side of the subordinate parts and members of buildings, such as staircases, entablatures, archways, cornices, or the like. See Illust. of Lintel..

Project :: Project (v. i.) To shoot forward; to extend beyond something else; to be prominent; to jut; as, the cornice projects; branches project from the tree..

Blocking Course :: Blocking course () The finishing course of a wall showing above a cornice.

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