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cornice

/ˈkɔːnɪs/

/ˈkɔrnɪs/

Traductions

cornicenoun

cornices

/ˈkɔːnɪs/

/ˈkɔrnɪs/

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.

Synonymes

corniceverb

corniced

Past Simple

corniced

Past Participle

cornicing

Gerund

/ˈkɔː.nɪs/

/ˈkɔr.nɪs/

Traductions supplémentaires

cornicherEmploi rare, alpinisme; former une corniche de neige.

cornicherEmploi rare, surtout en architecture.

Synonymes

corniceadjective

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

Traductions supplémentaires

cornichéRare, surtout en architecture.

Synonymes

Définitions

cornicenoun

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

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.

corniceadjective

Relating to or designed for use with a cornice.

The installer used special cornice brackets to secure the molding.