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bandelet

bandelet

9.9
A narrow decorative band around the top of a column
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : bandeleta
  • The architect added a bandelet to emphasize the graceful transition at the top of each column.

Examples

  • The restoration team carefully repaired the damaged bandelet alongside the Corinthian capitals.

  • In ancient Greek temples, the bandelet was often ornately carved.

  • The bandelet is beautiful.

  • Look at that bandelet!

  • In ancient Greek temples, the bandelet was often ornately carved.

  • The architect added a bandelet to emphasize the graceful transition at the top of each column.

  • The restoration team carefully repaired the damaged bandelet alongside the Corinthian capitals.

Synonyms

fillet
vsbandelet
16 5.9

A narrow band of cloth or metal worn around the head to hold hair back

is restricted to ring moldings at column tops rather than broad strips
bandelette
vsbandelet
  • Specialized
9.9

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

is the same meaning but an alternate spelling form
annulet
vsbandelet
  • Specialized
9.9

A small ring shaped band around the top of a column

is the same concept but uses a different traditional name
bandlet
vsbandelet
  • Specialized
9.9

A small ring of decoration around the top of a column

focuses on narrow width rather than small overall size

Surface Forms

bandelet singular
bandelets plural

Morphology

bandelet = band (transparent) = band + let

The noun denotes a small or narrow band; the diminutive suffix '-let' transparently yields 'small band' corresponding to a narrow ring-shaped molding.

Etymology

Bandelet comes from a word for a 'band' or strip, with the small ending -let meaning 'little'. So a bandelet is a 'little band' and that is why it means a narrow ring or molding at the top of a column, like a thin ribbon wrapped around it.