Definition of Cornice

1. Verb. Furnish with a cornice.

Category relationships: Architecture
Generic synonyms: Furnish, Provide, Render, Supply

2. Noun. A decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing.
Exact synonyms: Pelmet, Valance, Valance Board
Generic synonyms: Framework

3. Noun. A molding at the corner between the ceiling and the top of a wall.
Generic synonyms: Molding, Moulding

4. Noun. The topmost projecting part of an entablature.
Group relationships: Entablature
Generic synonyms: Projection

Definition of Cornice

1. n. Any horizontal, molded or otherwise decorated projection which crowns or finishes the part to which it is affixed; as, the cornice of an order, pedestal, door, window, or house.

Definition of Cornice

1. Noun. (architecture) The topmost architectural element of a building, projecting forward from the main walls, originally used as a means of directing rainwater away from the building's walls. ¹

2. Noun. A decorative element applied at the topmost part of the wall of a room, as with a crown moulding. ¹

3. Noun. A decorative element at the topmost portion of certain pieces of furniture, as with a highboy. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Cornice

1. to decorate with a molding [v -NICED, -NICING, -NICES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cornice

cornflower aster
cornflower blue
cornflowers
cornfly
cornholed
cornholes
cornholing
cornhusk
cornhusking
cornhuskings
cornhusks
corni
cornic
cornic acid
cornice (current term)
corniced
cornices
corniche
corniches
cornichon
cornichons
cornicing
cornicle
cornicles
cornicular
corniculars
corniculate
corniculate cartilage
corniculate tubercle

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