Cornice: That Overhang You Didn't Know You Noticed

अंग्रेज़ी में एक दिलचस्प शब्द: Cornice

Hey there, word explorers! Today, let's talk about a word that’s often overlooked but adds character to buildings - cornice.

What does cornice mean?

A cornice is that fancy, protruding part at the top of a wall or building. It's like a hat for a house! It often has intricate designs or moldings. In Hindi, you could call it something like इमारत की छत का निकला हुआ हिस्सा.

 

 Part of Speech

Cornice is a noun.

Pronunciation

Let’s break it down: kor-nis.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: eaves, overhang, molding
• Antonyms: (Not really applicable since it's a specific architectural term)

Examples

• The building had a beautifully carved stone cornice. (इमारत में खूबसूरती से तराशी हुई पत्थर की कंगनी थी।)
• We noticed the ornate cornice while walking past the old mansion. (हमने पुराने महल के पास से गुजरते हुए उसकी सजावटी कंगनी देखी।)

Quick Quiz: How well do you know cornice?

1. What part of speech is cornice?

   • a) Noun
   • b) Adjective
   • c) Verb

2. A cornice is typically found...

   • a) On the floor
   • b) On the roof
   • c) At the top of a wall

3. Which word is a synonym of cornice?

   • a) Foundation
   • b) Overhang
   • c) Interior

4. Choose the sentence that correctly uses cornice:

   • a) The cornice was hungry.
   • b) The building had a grand cornice.
   • c) She wore a cornice hat.

5. A cornice is usually...

   • a) Flat
   • b) Protruding
   • c) Underground

Answers: 1. a) 2. c) 3. b) 4. b) 5. b)

A Bit of History

The word cornice has its roots in the Greek word korone, meaning "crow," possibly because cornices were often shaped like a crow's beak. It's been used in English since the 16th century.

So, the next time you look up at a building, pay attention to the cornice!

क्या आपने कभी किसी इमारत की कंगनी की तरफ ध्यान दिया है? नीचे कमेंट करके बताएं!

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