For Cornice we have terms and definitions in 14 topics. The topics are Antiques, Architecture, Art, Climbing, Construction, Furniture, Interior Design, Landscape, Real Estate, Roman Architecture, Roofing, Scottish Architecture, Tudor, Architecture and Windows.

Cornice (Antiques)

Decorative molding on the top of a case piece.

Cornice (Architecture)

A decorative feature found under the eaves of a roof
projecting ornamental molding along the top of a building or a wall
in classical architecture, the uppermost projecting section of an entablature

Cornice (Art)

Horizontal decorative element found where the wall meets the ceiling. Also the uppermost main division of an entablature.

Cornice (Climbing)

An overhanging edge of snow on a ridge.

Cornice (Construction)

Overhang of a pitched roof , usually consisting of a fascia board, a soffit and appropriate trim moldings.

Cornice (Furniture)

1) The top horizontal molding of a column or piece of furniture
2) A framework from which draperies are hung.

Cornice (Interior Design)

Horizontal molding projecting at the top of a wall

Cornice (Landscape)

The uppermost level of the entablature; also the uppermost level of molding on an internal or external wall.

Cornice (Real Estate)

The "crowning" member of a wall. The top molding near the ceiling.

Cornice (Roman Architecture)

The part of a building's entablature or roof element, which projects away from the vertical of the wall.

Cornice (Roofing)

A horizontal projecting course on the exterior of a building, usually at the base of the parapet.

Cornice (Scottish Architecture)

A projecting, often decorated string along the top of a wall or arch

Cornice (Tudor, Architecture)

Decorative projection along top of wall.

Cornice (Windows)

A decorative board, often molded or painted, that is attached to the top of a window to create an architectural finish. It can be used with or without a curtain.

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