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cavetto

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ca·vet·to  (k-vt)
n. pl. ca·vet·ti (-vt) or ca·vet·tos
A concave molding with a cross section that approximates a quarter circle.

[Italian, diminutive of cavo, hollow, from Latin cavus; see keu- in Indo-European roots.]

cavetto [kəˈvɛtəʊ (Italian) kaˈvetto]
n pl -ti [-tɪ (Italian) -ti]
(Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Architecture) Architect a concave moulding, shaped to a quarter circle in cross section
[from Italian, from cavo hollow, from Latin cavus]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.cavettocavetto - a concave molding shaped like a quarter circle in cross section
moulding, molding - a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing


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