hoodmould

• Elemento arquitetônico saliente de pedra ou alvenaria, geralmente colocado acima de uma janela, porta ou outra abertura para protegê-la da chuva e/ou por função decorativa; também pode designar a moldura ou arremate curvo que acompanha esse ressalto.

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.

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   • 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.

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