cupola

• Eine kleine kuppelförmige Konstruktion auf dem Dach oder der Spitze eines Gebäudes, die oft als architektonisches Schmuckelement dient oder Licht und Luftzufuhr ermöglicht.

A noun referring to a small, dome-like structure on top of a building or roof, often used for architectural ornamentation or to provide light and ventilation.

1. Architectural domeC1formal

   A small, dome-like structure on top of a building, often used for decoration or to let in light.

   Kuppel

   • The church's cupola was painted gold and shone in the sun.
   • From the cupola, you can see the entire city skyline.
   • The architect designed a beautiful cupola for the town hall.

   Synonymebelvederedomelanternturret

2. Industrial furnaceC2formaltechnical

   A furnace used for melting metals, especially iron, in foundries.

   Kupolofen

   • The workers poured molten iron from the cupola into molds.
   • The foundry's cupola operated at extremely high temperatures.
   • They repaired the cupola's lining to improve efficiency.