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triglyph

/ˈtraɪɡlɪf/

Meanings
noun
A vertically channeled tablet of the Doric frieze.

Examples :

"The ancient Greek architecture textbook showed a clear picture of the triglyph, a decorative element of the Doric frieze. "
architecture art

Related Words

Illustration showed

showed verb

/ˈʃoʊd/

To display, to have somebody see (something).

"All he had to show for four years of attendance at college was a framed piece of paper."

Illustration textbook

textbook noun

/ˈtɛkst.bʊk/

A coursebook, a formal manual of instruction in a specific subject, especially one for use in schools or colleges.

"My math teacher recommended a specific textbook for extra practice. "

Illustration element

element noun

/ˈɛlɪmənt/

One of the simplest or essential parts or principles of which anything consists, or upon which the constitution or fundamental powers of anything are based.

"Letters are the elements of written language."

Illustration decorative

decorative noun

/ˈdɛkɹətɪv/

A plant, tile, etc. intended for use as decoration.

"The teacher displayed a decorative fern on her desk. "

Illustration vertically

vertically adverb

/ˈvɜːtɪkli/

In a vertical direction or position.

"The ladder leaned vertically against the wall. "

Illustration picture

picture noun

/ˈpɪktʃə/ /ˈpɪk(t)ʃɚ/

A representation of anything (as a person, a landscape, a building) upon canvas, paper, or other surface, by drawing, painting, printing, photography, etc.

"The art class displayed a picture of a beautiful sunset. "

Illustration greek

greek noun

/ɡɹiːk/

An inhabitant, resident, or person of descent from Greece.

"My neighbor, Mr. Papadopoulos, is a Greek who moved to America twenty years ago. "

Illustration tablet

tablet noun

/ˈtæblət/

A slab of clay used for inscription.

"The archaeologist carefully examined the ancient tablet, hoping to decipher the message inscribed on its surface. "

Illustration ancient

ancient noun

/ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

A person who is very old.

"The ancient librarian was known for her vast knowledge of history. "

Illustration architecture

architecture noun

/ˈɑː.kɪ.ˌtɛk.tʃə/ /ˈɑɹkɪtɛktʃɚ/

The art and science of designing and managing the construction of buildings and other structures, particularly if they are well proportioned and decorated.

"Architecture is the visual public expression of a culture’s achievements, values, and outlook. ― Max Roscoe, "How Your City Is Killing You With Ugliness""

Illustration channeled

channeled verb

/ˈtʃænəld/ /ˈtʃænld/

To make or cut a channel or groove in.

"The carpenter channeled a groove along the board to fit the two pieces of wood together. "

Illustration frieze

frieze noun

/ˈfɹiːz/

A kind of coarse woolen cloth or stuff with a shaggy or tufted (friezed) nap on one side.

"The tailor used a thick frieze to make a warm, cozy blanket for his daughter. "