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cornice

UK/'kɒ:nis/US
GREA1

Definitions

n.

A decorative horizontal molding along the top of a wall, building, or piece of furniture

檐口;顶部装饰线脚

v.

To furnish or decorate with a cornice

给…装檐口

Root Breakdown

Loanword
corniceother
=cornice

Common Collocations

  • 1.architectural cornice建筑线条
  • 2.decorative cornice装饰线条

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The ornate cornice above the doorway added architectural elegance to the building's facade.

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