cornice

UK
/ˈkɔːnɪs/
US
/ˈkɔrnɪs/
cornicesubstantiv
cornices
Pl.
UK
/ˈkɔːnɪs/
US
/ˈkɔrnɪs/
Übersetzungen
cornicheArchitecture.
The cornice of the building was intricately designed with floral patterns.
La corniche du bâtiment était ornée de motifs floraux très élaborés.
cornicheAlpinisme, neige.
The climbers were cautious as they approached the unstable cornice near the summit.
Les grimpeurs avançaient avec prudence en s'approchant de la corniche instable près du sommet.
Definitionen
A decorative molding or ledge at the top of a building or wall.
The cornice of the building was intricately designed with floral patterns.
An overhanging mass of hardened snow at the edge of a mountain precipice.
The climbers were cautious as they approached the unstable cornice near the summit.
corniceverb
corniced
Präteritum
corniced
Partizip Perfekt
cornicing
Gerundium
UK
/ˈkɔː.nɪs/
US
/ˈkɔr.nɪs/
Übersetzungen
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
cornicherEmploi rare, alpinisme; former une corniche de neige.
cornicherEmploi rare, surtout en architecture.
Definitionen
To furnish or finish with a cornice.
The architect decided to cornice the top of the building to give it a more classical appearance.
(intransitive) To project outward in the shape of a cornice; to form an overhanging mass, especially of snow.
Snow had corniced dangerously over the ridge, creating a potential avalanche hazard.
corniceadjektiv
Used attributively to describe items related to or intended for a cornice, e.g., 'cornice hooks'.
Übersetzungen
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
cornichéRare, surtout en architecture.
Definitionen
Relating to or designed for use with a cornice.
The installer used special cornice brackets to secure the molding.