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单词 quadra
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quadran.

Brit. /ˈkwɒdrə/, U.S. /ˈkwɑdrə/
Origin: A borrowing from Latin. Etymon: Latin quadra.
Etymology: < classical Latin quadra a square, (in architecture) raised flat band, fillet (Vitruvius), related to quattuor four (see quatuor n.); compare classical Latin quadrum a square (see quadrate v.).
Architecture.
1. (a) The plinth or socle of a podium. (b) A platband or fillet, esp. one above or below the scotia in an Ionic base.
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plinth1634
entablement1664
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zocco1664
socle1704
zocle1704
society > leisure > the arts > visual arts > architecture > architectural ornament > [noun] > moulding > other mouldings
bowtell1376
crownwork1594
protypum1601
chaplet1623
bandeleta1645
bedding-moulding1664
quadra1664
surbase1678
platband1696
bed-moulding1703
eyebrow1703
square1703
gorge1706
nerve1728
heel1734
quirk-moulding1776
star1781
bead1799
rope moulding1813
zigzag1814
chevron-moulding1815
nebule1823
billet1835
dancette1838
pellet moulding1838
vignette moulding1842
bird's beak moulding1845
beak-head ornament1848
beak-head1849
billet moulding1851
beading1858
bead-work1881
Venetian dentil1892
chevron-work-
1664 J. Evelyn Acct. Archit. in tr. R. Fréart Parallel Antient Archit. 131 Pilæ, and their Quadra's or Tables..were employ'd for Inscriptions.
1842–76 J. Gwilt Encycl. Archit. Gloss. 1022 Quadra..is also applied to the bands or fillets of the Ionic base on each side of the scotia; and also to the plinth or lower member of the podium.
1850 J. Weale Rudim. Dict. Terms Archit. iii. 365/1 Quadra. In architecture, a name given by Vitruvius to the square piece, commonly called the socle, used to support the pedestals of statues, vases, and other ornaments.
1999 J. S. Curl Dict. Archit. 527/1 Quadra, plain plinth or socle of a pedestal, podium, etc.;..fillet or list on either side of the scotia on an Attic base, and especially if used with the Ionic Order.
2. A square border or frame round a bas-relief, panel, etc.; (more generally) a border or frame of any form.
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1728 E. Chambers Cycl. Quadra,..any square Border, or Frame.
1842 J. Gwilt Encycl. Archit. Gloss. 1022 Quadra, a square border or frame round a basso-relievo.
1999 J. S. Curl Dict. Archit. 527/1 Quadra,..square architectural moulding framing a sculptured relief, panel, plaque, inscription, etc.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2007; most recently modified version published online June 2022).
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