CORNICES Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word cornices. (close relations)
Definition of CORNICES
cornice
Best Alternative Words for CORNICES
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frieze | nounn | |||||||
noun • an architectural ornament consisting of a horizontal sculptured band between the architrave and the cornice • a heavy woolen fabric with a long nap | ||||||||
ledge | nounn | |||||||
noun • a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water | ||||||||
molding | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of creating something by casting it in a mold • a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing • a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge • sculpture produced by molding • a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied | ||||||||
trim | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a state of arrangement or appearance • a decoration or adornment typically on the edge of a garment • attitude of an aircraft in flight when allowed to take its own orientation • cutting down to the desired size or shape adjective satellite • thin and fit • characterized by order and neatness; free from disorder • neat and smart in appearance • severely simple in line or design verb • remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size • decorate, as with ornaments • cut down on; make a reduction in • balance in flight by regulating the control surfaces • be in equilibrium during a flight • decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods • cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of • cut closely • adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used | ||||||||
coving | nounn | |||||||
noun • A concave surface forming a junction between a ceiling and a wall. • The vertical sides connecting the jambs with the breast of a fireplace. | ||||||||
pelmet | nounn | |||||||
noun • a decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing | ||||||||
valance | nounn | |||||||
noun • a decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing | ||||||||
valance board | nounn | |||||||
noun • a decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing |