drip mold
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7.3
- noun
- /drɪp moʊld/
- Specialized
- The architect included a drip mold above each window to protect the stonework from water damage.
Examples
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Rainwater was safely deflected by the drip mold over the doorway, keeping the entrance dry.
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Many old buildings have a decorative drip mold over their windows.
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Careful restoration of the Victorian drip molds preserved the original character of the building.
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The drip mold prevents water from running down the wall.
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Rainwater was safely deflected by the drip mold over the doorway, keeping the entrance dry.
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The architect included a drip mold above each window to protect the stonework from water damage.
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Many old buildings have a decorative drip mold over their windows.
Synonyms
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7.5
A small ledge on a roof or window that directs rain away from the wall
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9.9
A stone ledge above a window or door that directs rain away from the wall
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The compound is partly compositional: 'drip' evokes water/runoff and 'mold' (moulding) denotes a shaped piece, so a learner can infer it's a shaped architectural element related to diverting water. However, the specific architectural sense of 'mold' (moulding/projection) and the precise function/location are specialized and not fully predictable for a B1 learner, making the expression only partially transparent.
Etymology
Drip mold is a small ledge on a building that sticks out above a window or door. The name shows the picture of drip, water falling off an edge, and mold, a shaped strip of stone or wood. So rain drops off the ledge and away from the wall, which is why it means 'to keep rainwater away from the area below'.