Hoodmould (Noun)
Meaning
A protective drip that is made of stone.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The carvings on the hoodmould above the doorway had been eroded by centuries of weathering.
- A hoodmould is typically placed above an arch or other opening to direct rainwater away from the wall.
- The intricately carved hoodmould was a distinctive feature of the medieval church.
- Restorers struggled to repair the damaged hoodmould, seeking to match the original stone as closely as possible.
- A narrow hoodmould had been added to the window opening on the northwest facade to improve drainage and protect the foundation.