cornice
Definitions of cornice
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a framework in which a picture is mountedsynonyms: incorniciaturatype of:armatura, edificio, impalcatura, intelaiatura, montatura, ossatura, scheletro, telaioa structure supporting or containing something
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the totality of surrounding conditionstypes:circostanza, contesto, momento, occasione, voltathe set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or eventtype of:situazionethe general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
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the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event
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