Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cornice ring

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.63 in modern English

Syllables
cor-nice ring
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A round moulding that encircles the base or top of a structural element, such as the architrave of a pillar, the terminus of a round pipe, the base of a cupola, etc.

noun

The ring on a cannon next to or behind the muzzle ring.

noun

One of several matching rings that encircle a curtain rod and from which the curtain is suspended.

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What does cornice ring mean?
A round moulding that encircles the base or top of a structural element, such as the architrave of a pillar, the terminus of a round pipe, the base of a cupola, etc.

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