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cornice

cor·nice [ káwrniss ]


noun  (plural cor·nic·es)
Definition:
 
1. projecting molding along wall: a projecting horizontal molding along the top of a wall or building

2. decorative plaster molding: a decorative plaster molding around a room where the walls and ceiling meet

3. architecture part of classical building: the top projecting section of the part of a classical building that is supported by the columns entablature

4. climbing overhang of snow: an overhanging mass of snow or ice formed by wind action



transitive verb  (past and past participle cor·niced, present participle cor·nic·ing, 3rd person present singular cor·nic·es)
Definition:
 
architecture put cornice on wall: to decorate or finish a wall or building with a cornice

[Mid-16th century. Via obsolete French< Italian]
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