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Definition of Acroter
1. n. Same as Acroterium.
Definition of Acroter
1. Noun. (architecture) An acroterium. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Acroter
1. a pedestal [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Acroter
Literary usage of Acroter
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Dictionary of the Architecture and Archaeology of the Middle Ages by John BRITTON (1838)
"A globe placed on the top of a pillar, or pediment, as an acroter or crowning,
is called balloon. BALCONY. Balcon, Fr. and Sp.; altan, Ger. ..."
2. Finis pyramidis; or, Disquisitions concerning the antiquity and scientific by Thomas Gabb (1806)
"Now 36 appears to be too low, because the statue, which is to stand in the
perpendicular central line of the column, and the acroter, will not have, at top, ..."
3. The Gentleman's Magazine (1834)
"Upon the outer lines of the abacus of the capital is fixed a plain but very
substantial iron railing; and in its centre is constructed the acroter, ..."
4. Cyclopedia of Architecture, Carpentry, and Building: A General Reference by American Technical Society (1916)
"Same an acroter. Albani (al-bst'ni). A villa near Rome containing on unusual
example of UM Unman Doric Order. (S«-e Fig. ..."
5. Cyclopedia of Architecture, Carpentry and Building: A General Reference Work by American School, (Chicago, Ill.) (1907)
"Same as acroter. Albani (al-ba'ni). A villa near Rome containing an unusual
example of the Roman Doric Order. (See Fig. 117.) Albert! ..."
6. The Study of the Orders by Frank C. Brown (2002)
"Same as acroter. Albani (al-ba'ni). A villa near Rome containing an unusual
example of the Roman Doric Order. (See Fig. 117.) Albert! ..."
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