bolection

[ boh-lek-shuhn ]

nounArchitecture, Furniture.
  1. a raised molding, especially one having flat edges and a raised center, for framing a panel, doorway, fireplace, etc.

Origin of bolection

1
First recorded in 1700–10; origin uncertain

Other words from bolection

  • bo·lec·tioned, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for bolection

bolection

/ (bəʊˈlɛkʃən) /


noun
  1. architect a stepped moulding covering and projecting beyond the joint between two members having surfaces at different levels: Also called: bilection

Origin of bolection

1
C18: of unknown origin

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