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2.00 Int. Studio Voc
2.00 Int. Studio Vocab.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Arch | A curved structure used to support weight above an opening |
| Bracket | A support piece that sticks out from a wall to hold weight or decorate |
| Cantilevered | A structure supported on only one end and sticking out |
| Chimney | A structure that lets smoke escape from a fireplace or furnace |
| Column | A tall vertical support, often round, that holds up a building |
| Corbel | A bracket that sticks out from a wall to support weight |
| Cupola | A small dome-like structure on top of a building for light or air |
| Dental molding | Decorative trim with small block shapes like teeth |
| Dormer | A window that sticks out from a sloped roof |
| Eaves | The edges of a roof that hang over the walls |
| Façade | The front face of a building |
| Finlight | A half-circle window above a door or window |
| Finial | A decorative piece at the top or end of a structure |
| Frieze | A horizontal decorative band near the ceiling or above doors |
| Gable roof | A roof with two sloping sides that meet in the middle |
| Gambrel roof | A roof with two slopes on each side |
| Hip roof | A roof where all sides slope downward |
| Masonry | Building with brick, stone, or block held together with mortar |
| Molding | Decorative trim used to finish edges or surfaces |
| Neoclassical | A style based on Greek and Roman design |
| Ornamentation | Decorative details added to buildings or objects |
| Palladian window | A large three-part window with a curved center |
| Pediment | A triangular decorative shape above doors or windows |
| Pilaster | A flat decorative column attached to a wall |
| Pillar | A tall vertical support structure |
| Porch | A covered area at the entrance of a building |
| Portico | A porch with columns leading to an entrance |
| Roof | A porch with columns leading to an entrance |
| Shed roof | A roof with one sloping surface |
| Stucco | A type of plaster used on walls and ceilings |
| Tower | A tall structure, often part of a building |
| Turret | A small tower that sticks out from a building |
| Transom light | A small window above a door or window |