Moulding (Q23721)
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A member of construction or decoration so treated as to induce varieties of outline or contor in edges or surfaces, whether on projections or cav
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Moulding | A member of construction or decoration so treated as to induce varieties of outline or contor in edges or surfaces, whether on projections or cav |
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Moulding (English)
A member of construction or decoration so treated as to induce varieties of outline or contor in edges or surfaces, whether on projections or cavities, as on cornices, capitals, bases, doors and window jambs and heads, etc; may be of any building material, but almost all derive at least in part from wood prototypes (as those in classical architecture) or stone prototypes (as those in Gothic architecture). (English)
2007
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