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cornice

/ˈkɔːrnɪs/ /ˈkɔːrnəs/

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noun

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. "

architecture building

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noun

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. "

architecture building style art

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noun

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. "

architecture style building part item

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noun

(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. "

geology environment nature geography

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verb

To furnish or decorate with a cornice.

Examples :

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

architecture building