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antefix

/ˈæn.tɪ.fɪks/

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noun

/ˈæn.tɪ.fɪks/C2formalart
  • ruРезное украшение, размещаемое на карнизе черепичной крыши, используемое для скрытия стыков между черепицами.

A carved ornament placed at the eaves of a tiled roof, used to conceal the joints between the tiles.

  1. Architectural ornamentC2formalart

    A carved or decorative ornament placed at the eaves of a tiled roof, used to conceal the joints between rows of tiles.

    ruАрхитектурный орнамент

    • The ancient temple's antefixes were intricately carved with floral patterns.
    • Restorers carefully replaced the damaged antefix on the roof.
    • The antefix not only served a decorative purpose but also protected the roof structure.
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  • antefixes plural form
  • antefixa' possessive plural form
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  • antefix's possessive singular form