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Dentils
Architecture; General architecture
Tooth-like blocks used in a close repeating pattern. Dentils are used in some Doric Order buildings in place of mutules. Dentils also appear on the bed moulding of Ionic, Corinthian and Composite ...
Entabulature
Architecture; General architecture
In classical architecture, the uppermost elements supported by columns are referred to as the entablature. Components of the enblature include: the architrave, the frieze and the cornice.
Eaves
Architecture; General architecture
The edge of a roof. In most structures the eaves project beyond the surface of the wall protecting it from rain and snow.
Echinus
Architecture; General architecture
Decorative moulding. Used on columns in classical architecture, the echinus sits below the abacus and above the necking
Cymatium
Architecture; General architecture
A small cyma is called a cymatium. When a cyma is used as the crown moulding of an entablature, it is called a cymatium.
Cyma reversa
Architecture; General architecture
A cyma moulding having an upper convex curve and a lower concave curve.
Extrados
Architecture; General architecture
The convex curve formed by the outer edge of an arch. The inner edge is called the intrados.
