Meaning of cornice ring | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A round moulding that encircles the base or top of a structural element, such as the architrave of a pillar, the terminus of a round pipe, the base of a cupola, etc.
2. The ring on a cannon next to or behind the muzzle ring.
   historical
3. One of several matching rings that encircle a curtain rod and from which the curtain is suspended.

Examples

“The leading features of this stove are an air tight ash pit, vibrating draw⟳ center grate, ornamental fire pot ring⟳, double⟳ wood door, inside smoke⟳ curtain, richly designed top cornice ring⟳, boiler hole in top, handsome swing⟳ cover⟳, elaborate foot rail and nickel latches and hinge pins.”

“The pendentives themselves visually support⟳ a cornice ring⟳ which then forms the base⟳ for the cupola.”

“These curved elements seem to flare out in response to the visual weight of the great cornice ring⟳ capping the pendentive zone.”

“Simplicity and boldness characterize the lotus motif in the center and the laurel-leaf cornice ring⟳ around it ( Figs. 4.83a, b ).”

“Gorgerin, m . The neck of a gun (which lies between the muzzle-mouldings and the cornice-ring.)”

“All cannon had a " ram force⟳" ring⟳ as a guide⟳ to the amount of load⟳ that could be used, and naval guns had also a "cornice ring⟳",”

“The various cornice rings, trunnions , and ornaments were made movable so as to allow⟳ the main pattern to be slid longitudinally out of the mould.”

“In this case it would be necessary for the rings to be made to hang⟳ in the groove at the top of the pole, which would be easily accomplished by an internal projection inside the upper portion of the cornice ring⟳; indeed, a little friction roller on a pin to keep⟳ the coils from springing back .”

“The Patentees made no claim⟳ to any special form⟳ of hook or attachment to the curtain rod, or cornice ring⟳.”

“In making ordinary tube cornice rings, where the tube is made of thin sheet brass, the tube requires to be filled with sand in order⟳ to retain⟳ its cylindrical form⟳ in “winding,” and to prevent⟳ the appearance of “puckering."”

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