bolection

bolection
bolectioned, adj.
/boh lek"sheuhn/, n. Archit., Furniture.
a raised molding, esp. one having flat edges and a raised center, for framing a panel, doorway, fireplace, etc.
Also, bilection.
[1700-10; orig. uncert.]

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  • Bolection — A Bolection is a moulding which projects beyond the face of a panel or frame, usually found in panelling, doors and fireplaces, especially when the meeting surfaces are at different levels. See also bilection …   Wikipedia

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  • bolection — n. (Architecture) raised or projecting molding (for framing doorway, panel, fireplace etc.) …   English contemporary dictionary

  • bolection — [bə lɛkʃ(ə)n] noun Architecture a decorative moulding above or around a panel. Origin C17: of unknown origin …   English new terms dictionary

  • bolection — bo·lec·tion …   English syllables

  • bolection — /boʊˈlɛkʃən/ (say boh lekshuhn) noun Architecture a moulding which projects beyond the surface of the work it decorates. Also, bilection. {origin uncertain} …  

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