cavetto
(redirected from cavettos)

Also found in: Encyclopedia

0.01 sec.

ca·vet·to (k

-v

)

n. pl. ca·vet·ti (-v

) 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

Noun

cavetto - a concave molding shaped like a quarter circle in cross section

moulding, molding - a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing

Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.

?Page tools

Printer friendly
Cite / link

Feedback
Add definition

Mentioned in	?		References in periodicals archive	?		Dictionary browser	?		Full browser	?
architecture congé molding moulding			Cavettos of bowls may be decorated with cross-hatching, lotus petals or bands of Chinese wave patterns. Si Satchanalai Celadons of the 14th-16th centuries: Glen R. Brown ... by Brown, Glen R. / Ceramics Technical			cave tubing cave-in caveat caveat emptor Caveating caveator cavefish cavel Cavell caveman Cavendish Cavendish Henry caver cavern cavern out Caverned cavernicolous cavernous Cavernous body Cavernous respiration cavernous sinus Cavernulous Caves cavesson cavetto cavettos cavewoman Cavia Cavia cobaya Cavia porcellus caviar caviar(e) caviare cavicorn Cavicornia cavie Caviidae cavil Caviler Caviling Cavilingly Cavillation caviller Cavilous Cavin caving Cavitary cavitation Cavite cavitied cavity			Cavernulous Cavers Cavers Cavers Caversham and District Residents Association Caversham Park Village Association Caverta Caverta caves caves caves caves Caves of the Thousand Buddhas Caveson Caveson Caveson Cavesson Cavesson Cavesson cavessons cavessons CAVET Cavett, Dick cavetti cavetti cavetto cavetto cavetto cavetto cavetto cornice cavettos CAVEWA CAVEWAS Cavewoman cavewomen CAVFD CAVFS CaVG CAVH CAVH CAVHCS CAVHD CAVHRR CAVHS CAVI Cavia Cavia Cavia cobaya Cavia porcellus Cavia porcellus Cavia porcellus Caviacoptes caviae caviar caviar caviar Caviar Appendix caviar(e) caviare caviare caviare to the general caviare to the general

Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations

Free Tools:	For surfers: Free toolbar & extensions \| Word of the Day \| Help For webmasters: Free content \| Linking \| Lookup box \| Double-click lookup

Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.

cavetto (redirected from cavettos)

cavetto
(redirected from cavettos)