Definition of Dentils. Meaning of Dentils. Synonyms of Dentils

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Definition of Dentils

Dentil
Dentil Den"til, n. [LL. dentillus, for L. denticulus. Cf. Dentelli, Denticle, Dentile.] (Arch.) A small square block or projection in cornices, a number of which are ranged in an ornamental band; -- used particularly in the Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite orders.

Meaning of Dentils from wikipedia

- A dentil (from Lat. dens, a tooth) is a small block used as a repeating ornament in the bedmould of a cornice. Dentils are found in ancient Gr**** and Roman...
- reversa, the dentils, the ovolo, the modillions, the fascia, and the cyma recta. The modillions are ornate brackets, similar in use to dentils, but often...
- cornices". The vertical space below the cornice is typically decorated by dentils (little teeth) or the larger modillions. The soffit, or horizontal space...
- on the back angle (sinister) than on the face (dexter) of each angle". Dentilly is a modern invention, similar to indented, but with one of the sides of...
- storefronts, tore down the gingerbread trim, took off the Victorian brackets and dentils ..." "Organizational History". SITE Santa Fe. Monroe, Rachel (February...
- claimed bronze and it's also their first medal of the tournament, defeating Dentil Praia Clube in four sets for the third place match. Tijana Bošković was...
- a low hipped roof and a heavy wood pediment is trimmed with elongated dentils and bracketed cornice returns. It operated as a public school until leased...
- with Dentil/Praia Clube 2020–21 Brazilian Superliga – Runner-Up, with Dentil/Praia Clube 2021–22 Brazilian Superliga – Runner-Up, with Dentil/Praia Clube...
- notched; having dentils. Dentil One of a series of small rectangular blocks projecting from a moulding or beneath a cornice. A string of dentils is known as...
- buildings, on each side. Above these along the lower edge of the cornice are dentils combined with egg and dart moulding as part of a frieze that includes lion...