
Cavetto
UK
/kəˈvɛtəʊ/
US
/kəˈvɛtoʊ/

Translation of "cavetto" into Russian
cavetto
NounUK
/kəˈvɛtəʊ/
US
/kəˈvɛtoʊ/
cavetto
cavettos pl
каветто
The architect included a cavetto in the design of the building's cornice.
Архитектор включил каветто в дизайн карниза здания.
Definitions
cavetto
NounUK
/kəˈvɛtəʊ/
US
/kəˈvɛtoʊ/
A concave molding with a profile that is approximately a quarter-circle or quarter-ellipse.
The architect decided to use a cavetto to add a classical touch to the building's cornice.
A concave surface forming the junction of a wall and a ceiling; a cove.
The vaulted hall was finished with a smooth cavetto that softened the angle between wall and ceiling.
cavetto
AdjectiveUK
/kəˈvɛtəʊ/
US
/kəˈvɛtoʊ/
Having or characterized by a concave quarter-circular profile.
The base features a cavetto profile that echoes classical Egyptian architecture.