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hoodmould

/ˈhʊd.məʊld/

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noun

/ˈhʊd.məʊld/C2formalart
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее защитный каменный выступ, обычно расположенный над окном или дверью в архитектуре.

A noun referring to a protective drip made of stone, typically found above a window or door in architecture.

  1. Architectural dripstoneC2formalbritish

    A projecting stone or molding over a door or window, designed to throw rainwater clear of the wall below.

    ruАрхитектурный карниз-капельник

    • The medieval church features a finely carved hoodmould above the main entrance.
    • Rainwater dripped from the hoodmould, keeping the stonework dry.
    • The restoration team carefully replaced the damaged hoodmould on the old building.

    Synonymsdripstonelabel

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