Definition of ancon in English:

ancon

nounPlural anconesˈaŋkɒnˈaŋk(ə)nˈæŋkɑn

Architecture

1A console, typically consisting of two volutes, that supports or appears to support a cornice.
Example sentencesExamples
- Each has three square-headed window openings per floor, and is supported by a single stone ancon and topped by a broad, stone cornice.
- It also includes the special moulded bricks for ancones, header joists and ceramic roof beams.
- The modillion was a bracket, a horizontal version of the ancones which supported the cornice of the Greek doorway cornice.
2Each of a pair of projections on either side of a block of stone or other material, used for lifting it.
Example sentencesExamples
- This can be justified in all cases: The U-shaped channels, the ancones and the stops differ in distance from the top of the block.
- The fact that these ancones have not yet been sawed off, is an indicator of the unfinished state of the temple.
- The ancones should prevent the ropes by which the stones are raised from slipping away.

Origin

Early 18th century (denoting the corner or quoin of a wall or rafter): via Latin from Greek ankōn 'bend, elbow'.

Definition of ancon in US English:

ancon

nounˈaNGkänˈæŋkɑn

Architecture

1A console or bracket, typically with two volutes, that supports or appears to support a cornice.
Example sentencesExamples
- It also includes the special moulded bricks for ancones, header joists and ceramic roof beams.
- Each has three square-headed window openings per floor, and is supported by a single stone ancon and topped by a broad, stone cornice.
- The modillion was a bracket, a horizontal version of the ancones which supported the cornice of the Greek doorway cornice.
2Each of a pair of projections on either side of a block of stone or other material, used for lifting it.
Example sentencesExamples
- The fact that these ancones have not yet been sawed off, is an indicator of the unfinished state of the temple.
- This can be justified in all cases: The U-shaped channels, the ancones and the stops differ in distance from the top of the block.
- The ancones should prevent the ropes by which the stones are raised from slipping away.

Origin

Early 18th century (denoting the corner or quoin of a wall or rafter): via Latin from Greek ankōn ‘bend, elbow’.

单词	ancon
释义	Definition of ancon in English: ancon nounPlural anconesˈaŋkɒnˈaŋk(ə)nˈæŋkɑn Architecture 1A console, typically consisting of two volutes, that supports or appears to support a cornice. Example sentencesExamples Each has three square-headed window openings per floor, and is supported by a single stone ancon and topped by a broad, stone cornice. It also includes the special moulded bricks for ancones, header joists and ceramic roof beams. The modillion was a bracket, a horizontal version of the ancones which supported the cornice of the Greek doorway cornice. 2Each of a pair of projections on either side of a block of stone or other material, used for lifting it. Example sentencesExamples This can be justified in all cases: The U-shaped channels, the ancones and the stops differ in distance from the top of the block. The fact that these ancones have not yet been sawed off, is an indicator of the unfinished state of the temple. The ancones should prevent the ropes by which the stones are raised from slipping away. Origin Early 18th century (denoting the corner or quoin of a wall or rafter): via Latin from Greek ankōn 'bend, elbow'. Definition of ancon in US English: ancon nounˈaNGkänˈæŋkɑn Architecture 1A console or bracket, typically with two volutes, that supports or appears to support a cornice. Example sentencesExamples It also includes the special moulded bricks for ancones, header joists and ceramic roof beams. Each has three square-headed window openings per floor, and is supported by a single stone ancon and topped by a broad, stone cornice. The modillion was a bracket, a horizontal version of the ancones which supported the cornice of the Greek doorway cornice. 2Each of a pair of projections on either side of a block of stone or other material, used for lifting it. Example sentencesExamples The fact that these ancones have not yet been sawed off, is an indicator of the unfinished state of the temple. This can be justified in all cases: The U-shaped channels, the ancones and the stops differ in distance from the top of the block. The ancones should prevent the ropes by which the stones are raised from slipping away. Origin Early 18th century (denoting the corner or quoin of a wall or rafter): via Latin from Greek ankōn ‘bend, elbow’.
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