cornice — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
cornice is used for these senses in English:
- box A compartment (as a drawer) of an item of furniture used for storage, such as a cupboard, a shelf, etc.
- box (engineering) A cylindrical casing around the axle of a wheel, a bearing, a gland, etc.
- box A rectangle: an oblong or a square.
- cornice (architectural element) A horizontal architectural element of a building, projecting forward from the main walls, originally used as a means of directing rainwater away from the building's walls.
- frame A rigid, generally rectangular mounting for paper, canvas or other flexible material.
box — full definition
- noun A rigid container, typically rectangular, with a lid or flaps, used to hold or transport things.
- verb To put something into a box or boxes.
- verb To fight an opponent using the fists, typically wearing padded gloves, as a sport.
frame — full definition
- noun A rigid structure that supports or surrounds something, such as a picture, window, or building.
- verb To put a border or support structure around something.
- verb To present or word something in a particular way to shape how it is understood.
- verb To falsely make someone appear guilty of a crime they didn't commit.