ogee

[ oh-jee, oh-jee ]

/ oʊˈdʒi, ˈoʊ dʒi /

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noun

a double curve, resembling the letter S, formed by the union of a concave and a convex line.

Also called gula. Architecture. a molding with such a curve for a profile; cyma. Abbreviation: O.G., o.g.

Origin of ogee

1275–1325; Middle English ogeus, oggez (plural), variant (by assimilation of f) of oggifs, presumed singular oggif diagonal rib of a vault <Anglo-French, Old French ogiveogive

Words nearby ogee

Ogburn, Ogden, Ogdensburg, ogdoad, Ogdon, ogee, ogee arch, Ogeechee, Ogen, Ogen melon, ogham

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Example sentences from the Web for ogee

The arcading under the window, a series of ogee arches, is worthy of notice.
Bell's Cathedrals: Wimborne Minster and Christchurch Priory|Thomas Perkins
When was the ogee arch introduced, and how long did it prevail?
The Principles of Gothic Ecclesiastical Architecture, Elucidated by Question and Answer, 4th ed.|Matthew Holbeche Bloxam
Second, because the ogee has in it, in a combined form, the outlines of nearly all the other types.
Carpentry for Boys|J. S. Zerbe
Two fairly well formed Swastikas appear, both of the ogee style, with the ends curved to the right.
The Swastika|Thomas Wilson

In one of the specimens the ogee ends finish in a point; in the other they finish in a spiral volute turning upon itself.
The Swastika|Thomas Wilson

British Dictionary definitions for ogee

ogee

/ (ˈəʊdʒiː) /

noun architect

Also called: talon a moulding having a cross section in the form of a letter S

short for ogee arch

Word Origin for ogee

C15: probably variant of ogive

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单词	ogee
释义	ogee [ oh-jee, oh-jee ] / oʊˈdʒi, ˈoʊ dʒi / SEE SYNONYMS FOR ogee ON THESAURUS.COM noun a double curve, resembling the letter S, formed by the union of a concave and a convex line. Also called gula. Architecture. a molding with such a curve for a profile; cyma. Abbreviation: O.G., o.g. Origin of ogee 1275–1325; Middle English ogeus, oggez (plural), variant (by assimilation of f) of oggifs, presumed singular oggif diagonal rib of a vault <Anglo-French, Old French ogiveogive Words nearby ogee Ogburn, Ogden, Ogdensburg, ogdoad, Ogdon, ogee, ogee arch, Ogeechee, Ogen, Ogen melon, ogham Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for ogee The arcading under the window, a series of ogee arches, is worthy of notice. Bell's Cathedrals: Wimborne Minster and Christchurch Priory\|Thomas Perkins When was the ogee arch introduced, and how long did it prevail? The Principles of Gothic Ecclesiastical Architecture, Elucidated by Question and Answer, 4th ed.\|Matthew Holbeche Bloxam Second, because the ogee has in it, in a combined form, the outlines of nearly all the other types. Carpentry for Boys\|J. S. Zerbe Two fairly well formed Swastikas appear, both of the ogee style, with the ends curved to the right. The Swastika\|Thomas Wilson In one of the specimens the ogee ends finish in a point; in the other they finish in a spiral volute turning upon itself. The Swastika\|Thomas Wilson British Dictionary definitions for ogee ogee / (ˈəʊdʒiː) / noun architect Also called: talon a moulding having a cross section in the form of a letter S short for ogee arch Word Origin for ogee C15: probably variant of ogive Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to ogee trajectory, arc, arch, contour, loop, swerve, sweep, hairpin, crook, bend, whorl, ambit, concavity, circle, quirk, curvature, festoon, bight, compass, circumference
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ogee

noun

Origin of ogee

Words nearby ogee

Example sentences from the Web for ogee

British Dictionary definitions for ogee

noun architect

Word Origin for ogee

Words related to ogee