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cornice vs moulding

moulding vs cornice

cornice and moulding both are nouns.

cornice is a verb but moulding is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cornice Yes No Yes No
moulding Yes No No No
As nouns, moulding is a hypernym of cornice; that is, moulding is a word with a broader meaning than cornice:
  • cornice: a molding at the corner between the ceiling and the top of a wall
  • moulding: a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing
Other hypernyms of cornice include molding.
cornice (noun) moulding (noun)
the topmost projecting part of an entablature a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied
a molding at the corner between the ceiling and the top of a wall a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge
a decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing
sculpture produced by molding
cornice (verb) moulding (verb)
furnish with a cornice
Difference between cornice and moulding

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