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Chapiter (Noun)

Meaning

The upper part of a column that supports the entablature.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The complex chapiter of the temple featured intricate carvings of animals and plants.
  • Each chapiter on the colonial building was carefully designed to support the weight of the massive stone entablature.
  • The ancient structure's chapiter was remarkably well-preserved, showing little signs of wear after centuries.
  • By carefully examining the chapiter of the columns, archaeologists could determine the age of the building.
  • In many classical designs, the chapiter is often the most ornate part of the column, featuring carved scrolls or leaves.

Synonyms

  • Cap
  • Capital

Hypernyms

  • Top
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