单词 | star moulding |
释义 | > as lemmasstar moulding star moulding n. Architecture a type of moulding (moulding n.1 2a) carved with a continuous series of figures representing stars, typically associated with Norman architecture. ΚΠ 1838 J. H. Parker Gloss. Terms Archit. (ed. 2) 124 Star moulding, an ornament used in Norman architecture. 1850 J. H. Parker Gloss. Terms Archit. (ed. 5) II. ii. 44 The ornament consists of the cable, and a variety of what is sometimes called star moulding. This is formed by drawing the diagonals of a square and cutting down the intervals. 1904 Reliquary Jan. 71 Even on the typical star moulding in Herringfleet Church, Suffolk, the rectangular form within which the star is contained and which equally forms the pattern can be traced. 2004 Atlanta Jrnl.-Constit. (Nexis) 22 Aug. (Gwinnet News) 3 jj Homes where antique mantels, tongue-and-groove ceilings, star moldings and Queen Anne ornamental trim help reveal their histories. < as lemmas |
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