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cornice

/ˈkɔːnɪs/

/ˈkɔrnɪs/

cornicenoun

cornices

/ˈkɔːnɪs/

/ˈkɔrnɪs/

Translations

карниз

The cornice of the building was beautifully decorated.

Карниз здания был красиво украшен.

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

Gerund

/ˈkɔː.nɪs/

/ˈkɔr.nɪs/

Translations

карнизировать

The architect decided to cornice the building to enhance its classical appearance.

Архитектор решил карнизировать здание, чтобы подчеркнуть его классический вид.

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'.

Definitions

Relating to or designed for use with a cornice.

The installer used special cornice brackets to secure the molding.

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