noun🔗ShareCornichesA 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 old library had elaborate cornices along the roofline, designed to protect the brick walls from the rain. "L'ancienne bibliothèque avait des corniches élaborées le long de la ligne de toit, conçues pour protéger les murs de briques de la pluie.architecturebuildingmaterialstructurepropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCornichesA decorative element applied at the topmost part of the wall of a room, as with a crown molding."The ornate cornices added a touch of elegance to the otherwise plain classroom walls. "Les corniches ornées ajoutaient une touche d'élégance aux murs de la salle de classe, par ailleurs simples.architecturebuildingstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCornichesA decorative element at the topmost portion of certain pieces of furniture, as with a highboy."The antique highboy in the living room had elaborate cornices with carved flowers along the top. "Le bahut antique dans le salon avait des corniches élaborées avec des fleurs sculptées le long du sommet.architecturestylebuildingartitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCorniches de neige(mountaineering) An overhanging edge of snow on a ridge or the crest of a mountain and along the sides of gullies."The mountaineers carefully avoided the cornices of snow hanging over the ridge, knowing they could collapse under their weight. "Les alpinistes ont soigneusement évité les corniches de neige surplombant l'arête, sachant qu'elles pourraient s'effondrer sous leur poids.geologygeographynatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
