Cavetto (Noun)
Meaning
A concave molding shaped like a quarter circle in cross section.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The classical design of the doorway was characterized by a cavetto molding above the columns.
- In architectural terminology, the concave quarter-circle molding is known as a cavetto.
- A delicate cavetto was used to soften the edge of the wall above the windows.
- The exterior facade of the building featured a decorative cavetto cornice just below the roof.
- During the restoration of the historic temple, artisans carefully replicated the original cavetto moldings.