cornicione

Definitions of cornicione
  1. noun
    the topmost projecting part of an entablature
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    type of:
    gobba, prominenza, protuberanza, saliente, sporgenza
    any structure that branches out from a central support
  2. noun
    a molding at the corner between the ceiling and the top of a wall
  3. noun
    a decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing
    synonyms: mantovana
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    armatura, edificio, impalcatura, intelaiatura, montatura, ossatura, scheletro, telaio
    a structure supporting or containing something
  4. noun
    a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
    synonyms: pianerottolo, platea
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    type of:
    cresta, crinale, dorsale, giogo, spartiacque
    a long narrow natural elevation or striation
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