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cornice

/ˈkɔːnɪs/

/ˈkɔrnɪs/

cornicenoun

cornices

/ˈkɔːnɪs/

/ˈkɔrnɪs/

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

corniceverb

corniced

Past Simple

corniced

Past Participle

cornicing

ing-form

/ˈkɔː.nɪs/

/ˈkɔr.nɪs/

Translations

Additional translations

cornicherEmploi rare, alpinisme; former une corniche de neige.

cornicherEmploi rare, surtout en architecture.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

corniceadjective

Used attributively to describe items related to or intended for a cornice, e.g., 'cornice hooks'.

Translations

Additional translations

cornichéRare, surtout en architecture.

Definitions

Relating to or designed for use with a cornice.

The installer used special cornice brackets to secure the molding.

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