About The Word Pediment
Learn about the word Pediment to help solve your crossword puzzle. Discover Pediment definitions and meaning, origins, synonyms, related terms and more at the free Crossword Dictionary.
Pediment
| Pediment Definition And Meaning |
|---|
What's The Definition Of Pediment?
[n] a triangular gable between a horizontal entablature and a sloping roof
Synonyms | Synonyms for Pediment: Related Terms | Find terms related to Pediment: See Also | gable | gable end | gable wall Pediment In Webster's Dictionary \Ped"i*ment\, n. [L. pes, pedis, a foot. See {Foot}.]
(Arch.)
Originally, in classical architecture, the triangular space
forming the gable of a simple roof; hence, a similar form
used as a decoration over porticoes, doors, windows, etc.;
also, a rounded or broken frontal having a similar position
and use. See {Temple}.
|
More Crossword Puzzle Words
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
Cross Word Of The Day
- Frontal cortex ‐ the cortex of the…
- Sadi carnot ‐ French physicist who founded thermodynamics…
- Vomit ‐ the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through…
- Anaplasmosis ‐ a disease of cattle that is transmitted by cattle ticks; similar…
- Caught up(p) ‐ having become involved involuntarily; "caught up in the excitement…
- Vanilla ice cream ‐ Ice cream flavored with…
- Monopolise ‐ have or exploit a monopoly of; "OPEC wants to monopolize oil"…
- Golden-crested kinglet ‐ European kinglet with a black-bordered yellow…
- Fuchsia excorticata ‐ erect deciduous shrub or tree to 10 feet with maroon-flushed…
- Family teredinidae ‐ shipworms