annulet

• Substantiv, das einen kleinen Ring bezeichnet; in der Heraldik ein ringförmiges Wappenbild, in der Architektur ein ringförmiger Wulst (Anulus) am Säulenkapitell oder allgemein ein kleiner Ring.

A noun referring to a small ring, which can be a heraldic charge in the shape of a circle, a ring-shaped molding at the top of a column, or a small ring in general.

1. Heraldic chargeC2formal

   A circular ring-shaped figure used as a charge in heraldry.

   Annulett

   • The shield bore three annulets in a vertical line.
   • An annulet is often used to represent a ring or a circle in coats of arms.
   • The knight's crest featured a golden annulet on a blue field.

   Synonymering

2. Architectural moldingC2formal

   A small ring-shaped molding, typically found at the top of a column, just below the capital.

   Architekturprofil

   • The Doric column featured a distinct annulet beneath the capital.
   • The architect added an annulet to emphasize the transition between the shaft and the capital.
   • Each column was decorated with a carved annulet near its top.

   Synonymebandeletfillet

3. C2formal

   A small ring, often used as a decorative or functional item.

   Kleiner Ring

   • She wore a delicate annulet on her little finger.
   • The ancient artifact was a simple annulet made of bronze.
   • The jeweler crafted a silver annulet with intricate engravings.

   Synonymecircletringlet