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What is another word for cornices?

Pronunciation: [kˈɔːnɪsɪz] (IPA)

Cornices are architectural features that add a decorative touch to the top edge of a structure. There are a variety of words that can be used as synonyms for cornices, including molding, fascia, frieze, and eaves. Molding refers to any decorative trim that is added to a building to enhance its appearance. Fascia is the flat, horizontal board that runs along the edge of a roof or the top of a wall, while frieze is the narrow band of decoration below a cornice. Eaves are the lower edges of the roof that extend beyond the walls and can also be adorned with decorative features. All of these words can be used interchangeably to describe the ornamentation that is typically found on the uppermost part of a building.
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What are the hypernyms for Cornices?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

  • Other hypernyms:

    trim, moldings, Architectural elements.

Usage examples for Cornices

The walls were covered with tapestry; the cornices richly gilded; through the door, which stood open, she perceived a superb saloon, with statues and crystal lustres, and a magnificent suite of apartments beyond.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving
To his left the ground sloped downward through a narrowing perspective of house-fronts and roof cornices to faint white mist, in which one could see some cattle moving vaguely, and beyond which, if one knew that it was there, one might just discern a wide space of common land stretching away boldly until the dark barrier of woods stopped it short.
"The Devil's Garden"
W. B. Maxwell
There was no moonlight-the only elemental felicity wanting to our enterprise-but the stars and snow relieved the darkness, which was also broken by numerous lanterns, which were already lighted, and shone among the bristling cornices of the rock below me like huge dull glow-worms.
"An Impromptu Ascent of Mont Blanc"
W. H. Le Mesurier

Famous quotes with Cornices

  • Ashoka’s emblem of the Amlaki will be seen on the cornices of the Institute, and towering above all is the symbol of thunderbolt. It was the RishiDadhichi, the pure and blameless, who offered his life that the divine weapon, the thunderbolt, might be fashioned out of his bones to smite evil and exalt righteousness. It is but half of the Amlaki that we can offer now. But the past shall be reborn in a yet nobler future. We stand here today and resume work tomorrow, so that by the efforts of our lives and our unshaken faith in the future we may all help to build the greater India yet to be.
    Jagadish Chandra Bose

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