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ACROTERION [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-02-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Architectural Design
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- acroterion
1, record 1, English, acroterion
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- acroter 2, record 1, English, acroter
correct
- acroterium 2, record 1, English, acroterium
correct
- corner ornament 3, record 1, English, corner%20ornament
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An ornamental placed on such a pedestal [called itself an acroterion]. 4, record 1, English, - acroterion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Strictly, a pedestal at the corners or peak of a roof to support an ornament. 2. More usually, the ornament itself. 2, record 1, English, - acroterion
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Conception architecturale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- acrotère
1, record 1, French, acrot%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ornement saillant aux angles d'un fronton, éventuellement sur un socle; [...] 2, record 1, French, - acrot%C3%A8re
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1999-12-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Architectural Drafting and Tools
- Roofs (Building Elements)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- acroterion
1, record 2, English, acroterion
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An ornamental projection at the corner, or peak, of a roof, or the base that supports the ornament. 1, record 2, English, - acroterion
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Dessin architectural et instruments
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- acrotère
1, record 2, French, acrot%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- attique 2, record 2, French, attique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Construction élevée au-dessus de la corniche de l'entablement pour masquer la naissance d'un toit. 3, record 2, French, - acrot%C3%A8re
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Acrotère. Architecture moderne : désigne les éléments d'une façade qui sont situés au-dessus du niveau de la toiture ou de la terrasse, à leur périphérie, et qui constituent des rebords ou des garde-corps, pleins ou à claire-voie. 1, record 2, French, - acrot%C3%A8re
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1999-08-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Architectural Design
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- acroterion
1, record 3, English, acroterion
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- acroter 2, record 3, English, acroter
correct
- acroterium 2, record 3, English, acroterium
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] pedestal to support statues at the apex and lower corners of a classical style pediment or other gable end. 2, record 3, English, - acroterion
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Plural: acroteria, acroteres. 2, record 3, English, - acroterion
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Conception architecturale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- acrotère
1, record 3, French, acrot%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bandeau ou socle placé au sommet d'une construction pour la couronner ou servir de support à des sculptures ou autres ornements. 2, record 3, French, - acrot%C3%A8re
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Chacun des socles situés au-dessus de la corniche d'un fronton, au faîte et aux extrémités des rampants; ces socles servaient de support à des ornements en amortissement tels que statues ou vases, dits en acrotère. 3, record 3, French, - acrot%C3%A8re
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Acrotère. Ornement saillant aux angles d'un fronton, éventuellement sur un socle; ce socle lui-même. 4, record 3, French, - acrot%C3%A8re
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Diseño arquitectónico
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- acrótera
1, record 3, Spanish, acr%C3%B3tera
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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