browse words by letter
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
k
l
m
n
o
p
q
r
s
t
u
v
w
x
y
z
pediment |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Pediment \Ped"i*ment\, n. [L. pes, pedis, a foot. See {Foot}.] (Arch.) Originally, in classical architecture, the triangular space forming the gable of a simple roof; hence a similar form used as a decoration over porticoes, doors, windows, etc.; also a rounded or broken frontal having a similar position and use See {Temple}. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: pediment n : a triangular gable between a horizontal entablature and a sloping roof
more about pediment
This work is licensed under a
