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to cornice

to cornice

9.1
To add a decorative strip along the top of a wall or window
  • verb
  • /ˈkɔrnɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : cornisar
  • The architect decided to cornice the building with an ornate design to enhance its beauty.

Examples

  • After the renovation, they corniced all the ceilings in the hallway.

  • They decided to cornice the new building with elegant designs.

  • The architect decided to cornice the living room to enhance its classical style.

  • Workmen were busy cornicing the top edges of the stately building.

  • Has she corniced the rooms yet?

  • They plan to cornice the new library with classic moldings that reflect its historical style.

  • To improve the aesthetic appeal of their house, they will cornice the windows with intricate trim.

How Decorative

to cornice
  • Specialized
9.1
to adorn
45 4.9
to ornament
4 3.7
to decorate
226 1.9

Surface Forms

cornice infinitive
corniced past
corniced past participle
cornicing present participle
cornices third person singular

Etymology

Cornice as a verb comes from the same Latin cornu meaning 'horn'. To cornice a room is to put that horn-like decorative band at the top of a wall, so the verb simply means 'to add a cornice'.