bolection
a raised molding, especially one having flat edges and a raised center, for framing a panel, doorway, fireplace, etc.
Origin of bolection
1- Also bilection.
Other words from bolection
- bo·lec·tioned, adjective
Words Nearby bolection
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How to use bolection in a sentence
The framed wainscot of small panels gave way to the large bolection moulded panelling.
If the joint has square edges a rebate may be formed to accommodate a panel by fixing a bolection moulding around the frame.
Woodwork Joints | William FairhamA section of the bolection mould planted on the frame is shown in the lower figure.
Woodwork Joints | William Fairham
British Dictionary definitions for bolection
/ (bəʊˈlɛkʃən) /
architect a stepped moulding covering and projecting beyond the joint between two members having surfaces at different levels: Also called: bilection
Origin of bolection
1Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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