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hoodmold

/ˈhʊd.məʊld/

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noun

/ˈhʊd.məʊld/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее защитный капельник из камня, обычно используемый в архитектуре для отвода воды от стены или проёма.

A noun referring to a protective drip made of stone, typically used in architecture to divert water away from a wall or opening.

  1. Architectural dripstoneC2formalbritish

    A projecting stone molding over a door or window, designed to direct rainwater away from the wall.

    ruАрхитектурный карниз-капельник

    • The medieval church features a carved hoodmold above the main entrance.
    • Rainwater drips off the hoodmold, protecting the stonework below.
    • The hoodmold on the Gothic window is intricately decorated.

    Synonymsdripstonelabel

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