annulet

• Substantif désignant un petit anneau, pouvant être une figure héraldique en forme de cercle, une moulure annulaire au sommet d'une colonne, ou un petit anneau au sens général.

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.

   Annulet (meuble héraldique)

   • 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.

   Synonymesring

2. Architectural moldingC2formal

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

   Annulet (moulure architecturale)

   • 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.

   Synonymesbandeletfillet

3. C2formal

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

   Annelet (petit anneau)

   • 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.

   Synonymescircletringlet