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drip mould

 

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Noun drip mould has 1 sense
  1. drip, drip mold, drip mould - (architecture) a projection from a cornice or sill designed to protect the area below from rainwater (as over a window or doorway)
    --1 is a kind of projection
    --1 has particulars: dripstone, hoodmold, hoodmould

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Drip Mould: Definition and Sample Sentences

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: In architecture, a drip mould (also spelled "drip mold") refers to a projecting moulding placed horizontally above a door, window, or other opening to deflect rainwater away from the opening.

Usage: Drip moulds are commonly used in Gothic architecture to protect openings from water infiltration. They have both functional and decorative purposes, providing both water shedding and aesthetic appeal to the building.

Example Sentence 1: The medieval cathedral featured intricate carvings and a beautifully crafted drip mould above its grand entrance.

Example Sentence 2: The modern apartment building incorporated a sleek, minimalist drip mould design to ensure rainwater didn't seep into the windows.


Part of Speech: Verb

Sense: As a verb, drip mould (also spelled "drip mold") refers to the process of shaping or forming a material, such as clay or plastic, by allowing it to slowly drip or flow into a desired mould or shape.

Usage: This sense of the term is commonly used in pottery making, sculpture, and other art forms where pouring or allowing the material to flow into a mould is part of the creative process.

Example Sentence 1: The artist meticulously drip moulded the liquid glass into a vase-shaped mould to create a unique and intricate art piece.

Example Sentence 2: In pottery class, we were taught how to drip mould clay into different forms to create bowls, plates, and other functional objects.


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