Pediment

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. A wide, low-pitched gable surmounting the façade of a building in the Grecian style.
  • n. A triangular element, similar to or derivative of a Grecian pediment, used widely in architecture and decoration.
  • n. Geology A broad, gently sloping rock surface at the base of a steeper slope, often covered with alluvium, formed primarily by erosion.
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  • n. A classical architectural element consisting of a triangular section or gable found above the horizontal superstructure (entablature) which lies immediately upon the columns; fronton
    • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • n. Originally, in classical architecture, the triangular space forming the gable of a simple roof; hence, a similar form used as a decoration over porticoes, doors, windows, etc.; also, a rounded or broken frontal having a similar position and use. See temple.
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. In architecture, a low triangular part resembling a gable, crowning the fronts of buildings in the Greek styles, especially over porticos.
  • n. Hence In decorative art, any member of similar outline, forming a triangular or segmental ornament rising above a horizontal band, as in ironwork; such a member above the opening of a screen or the like: it may be entirely open and consist of light scrollwork only.
    • WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
  • n. a triangular gable between a horizontal entablature and a sloping roof
    • Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    gable    gable end    gable wall   
    Variant
    temple   
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    frontal    frontispiece    fronton   
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    entablature    architrave    cornice    molding    lintel   
     
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