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bandlet

bandlet

9.9
A small ring of decoration around the top of a column
  • noun
  • /ˈbændlɪt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : anillo
  • The Corinthian column was adorned with a carved bandlet just below the capital.

Examples

  • Ancient builders often used a bandlet to add a decorative touch above the shaft of a column.

  • Restoration work included repairing the damaged bandlets that circled the top of the pillars.

  • The bandlet adorned the top of the column beautifully.

  • Many ancient buildings feature bandlets in their designs.

  • Ancient builders often used a bandlet to add a decorative touch above the shaft of a column.

  • The Corinthian column was adorned with a carved bandlet just below the capital.

  • Restoration work included repairing the damaged bandlets that circled the top of the pillars.

Synonyms

band
vsbandlet
108 1.0

A thin loop of material that holds or moves parts together

is specifically an architectural ring molding at column tops rather than general strip
annulet
vsbandlet
  • Specialized
9.9

A small ring shaped band around the top of a column

is the general small ring molding term rather than specific name
bandelette
vsbandlet
  • Specialized
9.9

A narrow decorative band that goes around the top of a column in classical buildings

is a broader small molding term not limited to narrow form
bandelet
vsbandlet
  • Specialized
9.9

A narrow decorative band around the top of a column

is the same small molding idea but stated in more general words

Surface Forms

bandlet singular
bandlets plural

Morphology

bandlet = band (transparent) = band + let

The diminutive suffix '-let' productively means 'small', so 'bandlet' is predictably 'a small band' or ring.

Etymology

Bandlet comes from band meaning 'strip' or 'ring' and the ending -let meaning 'small', so it literally means 'a small band'. That's why a bandlet is a thin decorative ring or molding often found near the top of a column.