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volutes

/vəˈluːts/ /vɒˈljuːts/

Meanings
noun
The characteristic spiral curve on an Ionic capital, widely copied in other styles and in neoclassical architecture.

Examples :

"The ornate columns of the old courthouse were topped with elegant volutes, easily recognizable as features of the Ionic order. "
architecture art style building

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centrifugal noun

/sɛntɹəˈfjuːɡəl/

A rotating machine used to separate massecuite into sugar crystals and molasses.

"The sugar factory uses a centrifugal to efficiently separate the raw sugar crystals from the molasses. "

Illustration architectural

architectural adjective

/ˌɑɹkɪˈtɛktjəɹəl/

Pertaining to architecture.

"The architectural design of the new school building is impressive. "

Illustration collection

collection noun

/kəˈlɛkʃən/

A set of items or amount of material procured or gathered together.

"The asteroid belt consists of a collection of dust, rubble, and minor planets."

Illustration efficiency

efficiency noun

/ɪˈfɪʃn̩si/

The extent to which time is well used for the intended task.

"The efficiency of the planning department is deplorable."

Illustration neoclassical

neoclassical noun

/ˌniːoʊˈklæsɪkəl/ /ˌniːəˈklæsɪkəl/

Clipping of neoclassical economist.

"The professor challenged the neoclassical's assumption that people always act rationally in their financial decisions. "

Illustration beachcomber

beachcomber noun

/ˈbiːtʃˌkoʊmər/

A seaman who is not prepared to work but hangs around port areas living off the charity of others.

"The beachcomber spent his days lounging around the docks, hoping someone would give him a meal. "

Illustration characteristic

characteristic noun

/ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/

A distinguishing feature of a person or thing.

"The characteristic smell of freshly baked bread always reminds me of my grandmother's kitchen. "

Illustration recognizable

recognizable adjective

/ˈrekəɡnaɪzəbəl/ /ˈrekəɡnaɪzəbl/

Able to be recognized

"The teacher's red scarf was a recognizable feature; everyone in the class knew it was hers. "

Illustration redesigning

redesigning verb

/ˌriːdɪˈzaɪnɪŋ/ /ˌriːzɪˈzaɪnɪŋ/

To lay out or plan a new version of something previously laid out or planned.

"The company is redesigning its website to make it easier to use on phones. "

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 traditional

traditional noun

/tɹəˈdɪʃnəl/

A person with traditional beliefs.

"My grandmother is a traditional, believing strongly in family values. "

Illustration courthouse

courthouse noun

/ˈkɔːrtˌhaʊs/ /ˈkɔːrthaʊs/

A public building housing courts of law.

"The lawyer met with his client in the courthouse to discuss the case. "