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cornices

/ˈkɔrnɪsɪz/

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noun

Gesimse

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 old library had elaborate cornices along the roofline, designed to protect the brick walls from the rain. "

Die alte Bibliothek hatte aufwendige Gesimse entlang der Dachlinie, die dazu dienten, die Ziegelmauern vor Regen zu schützen.

architecture building material structure property

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noun

Gesimse

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

Examples :

"The ornate cornices added a touch of elegance to the otherwise plain classroom walls. "

Die verzierten Gesimse verliehen den ansonsten schlichten Klassenzimmerwänden einen Hauch von Eleganz.

architecture building style

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noun

Gesimse

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

Examples :

"The antique highboy in the living room had elaborate cornices with carved flowers along the top. "

Der antike Highboy im Wohnzimmer hatte aufwendige Gesimse mit geschnitzten Blumen entlang der Oberseite.

architecture style building art item

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noun

Schneewehen, Überhang

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

Examples :

"The mountaineers carefully avoided the cornices of snow hanging over the ridge, knowing they could collapse under their weight. "

Die Bergsteiger mieden sorgfältig die Schneewehen, die über dem Grat hingen, da sie wussten, dass sie unter ihrem Gewicht einstürzen könnten.

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