noun🔗ShareCornisaA 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."The birds built their nest under the cornice of the old house, finding shelter from the rain. "Los pájaros construyeron su nido bajo la cornisa de la casa antigua, encontrando refugio de la lluvia.architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCornisaA decorative element applied at the topmost part of the wall of a room, as with a crown molding."The elegant hotel room featured a beautiful cornice that ran along the top of the wall, just below the ceiling. "La elegante habitación del hotel presentaba una hermosa cornisa que recorría la parte superior de la pared, justo debajo del techo.architecturebuildingstyleartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCornisaA decorative element at the topmost portion of certain pieces of furniture, as with a highboy."The antique highboy dresser in the hallway has a beautifully carved cornice along the top. "La cómoda alta antigua en el pasillo tiene una cornisa bellamente tallada en la parte superior.architecturestylebuildingpartitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCornisa de nieve(mountaineering) An overhanging edge of snow on a ridge or the crest of a mountain and along the sides of gullies."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. "El escalador experimentado evitó cuidadosamente acercarse demasiado a la cornisa, sabiendo que la nieve colgante podría romperse y enviarlo rodando por la montaña.geologyenvironmentnaturegeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAdornar con una cornisaTo furnish or decorate with a cornice."The carpenter will cornice the top of the bookcase to give it a more elegant finish. "El carpintero adornará la parte superior de la estantería con una cornisa para darle un acabado más elegante.architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading