Pediment
['pedɪm(ə)nt] or ['pɛdɪmənt]
解釋/意思:
(noun.) a triangular gable between a horizontal entablature and a sloping roof.
手打:罗莎琳德--From WordNet
解釋/意思:
(n.) Originally, in classical architecture, the triangular space forming the gable of a simple roof; hence, a similar form used as a decoration over porticoes, doors, windows, etc.; also, a rounded or broken frontal having a similar position and use. See Temple.
霍华德編輯
解釋/意思:
n. (archit.) a triangular or circular ornament which crowns the fronts of buildings and serves as a finish to the tops of doors windows porticoes &c.—adjs. Pediment′al; Ped′imented furnished with a pediment: like a pediment.
錄入:米歇尔