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cornice

UK
/ˈkɔːnɪs/
US
/ˈkɔrnɪs/

Traduzioni

cornicenoun
cornices
pl
UK
/ˈkɔːnɪs/
US
/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.
Sinonimi
overhang
ledge
frieze
molding
eaves
corniceverb
corniced
Past Simple
corniced
Past Participle
cornicing
Gerund
UK
/ˈkɔː.nɪs/
US
/ˈkɔr.nɪs/
Traduzioni aggiuntive
cornicherEmploi rare, alpinisme; former une corniche de neige.
cornicherEmploi rare, surtout en architecture.
Sinonimi
mold
mould
trim
ornament
decorate
adorn
top
cap
crown
corniceadjective
Used attributively to describe items related to or intended for a cornice, e.g., 'cornice hooks'.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
cornichéRare, surtout en architecture.
Sinonimi
projecting
overhanging
ornamental
decorative
moulded
molded
eaved

Definizioni

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.
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