cornice
A horizontal architectural element of a building, projecting forward from the main…A 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 ceiling was detailed with an immaculate cornice.
Meaning
4 sensesA 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.
Gesims, Sims, Kranzgesims
карни́зkarníz
A decorative element applied at the topmost part of the wall of a room, as with a crown molding.
the topmost projecting part of an entablature
A decorative element at the topmost portion of certain pieces of furniture, as with a highboy.
Kranz, Randleiste, Schmuckleiste
An overhanging edge of snow on a ridge or the crest of a mountain and along the sides of gullies.
Wächte, überhängende Kante, Schneewächte
Examples
4 sentencesThe ceiling was detailed with an immaculate cornice.
The ornate cornice adorned the top of the building.
The architect designed an elegant cornice for the house.
We painted the cornice white to match the room's decor.
Translations
8 languagesBy meaning 1
By meaning 4
Origin
From Middle French corniche or Italian cornice, possibly from either (1) Latin cornīx (“crFrom Middle French corniche or Italian cornice, possibly from either (1) Latin cornīx (“crow”) or (2) Latin coronis (“curved line, flourish in writing”), from Ancient Greek κορωνίς (korōnís). See also corniche.
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Forms
plural: cornicesSynonyms
4 synonyms- a decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing:valancevalance boardpelmet