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cornice

/ˈkɔːrnɪs/ /ˈkɔːrnəs/

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noun

Gesims, Kranzgesims

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.

Examples :

"The birds built their nest under the cornice of the old house, finding shelter from the rain. "

Die Vögel bauten ihr Nest unter dem Gesims des alten Hauses und fanden Schutz vor dem Regen.

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noun

Gesims, Kranzgesims

A decorative element applied at the topmost part of the wall of a room, as with a crown molding.

Examples :

"The elegant hotel room featured a beautiful cornice that ran along the top of the wall, just below the ceiling. "

Das elegante Hotelzimmer verfügte über ein wunderschönes Gesims, das entlang der Oberseite der Wand, direkt unter der Decke, verlief.

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noun

Gesims, Kranzgesims

A decorative element at the topmost portion of certain pieces of furniture, as with a highboy.

Examples :

"The antique highboy dresser in the hallway has a beautifully carved cornice along the top. "

Die antike Kommode im Flur hat ein wunderschön geschnitztes Gesims an der Oberseite.

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noun

Schneewehe, Überhang

(mountaineering) An overhanging edge of snow on a ridge or the crest of a mountain and along the sides of gullies.

Examples :

"The experienced climber carefully avoided stepping too close to the cornice, knowing the overhanging snow could break off and send him tumbling down the mountain. "

Der erfahrene Kletterer vermied es sorgfältig, zu nahe an die Schneewehe zu treten, da er wusste, dass der überhängende Schnee abbrechen und ihn den Berg hinunterstürzen lassen könnte.

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verb

Mit einem Gesims versehen

To furnish or decorate with a cornice.

Examples :

"The carpenter will cornice the top of the bookcase to give it a more elegant finish. "

Der Zimmermann wird die Oberseite des Bücherregals mit einem Gesims versehen, um ihm ein eleganteres Aussehen zu verleihen.

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