Thesaurus: pediment

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1. n. Originally, in classical architecture, the triangular space forming the gable of a simple roof; hence, a similar form used as a decoration over porticoes, doors, windows, etc.; also, a rounded or broken frontal having a similar position and use. See Temple.
2. n. a triangular gable between a horizontal entablature and a sloping roof
3. Originally, in classical architecture, the triangular space forming the gable of a simple roof; hence, a similar form used as a decoration over porticoes, doors, windows, etc.; also, a rounded or broken frontal having a similar position and use. See Temple.
4. Originally, in classical architecture, the triangular spaceforming the gable of a simple roof; hence, a similar form used as adecoration over porticoes, doors, windows, etc.; also, a rounded orbroken frontal having a similar position and use. See Temple.
5. n:100 n. a triangular gable between a horizontal entablature and a sloping roof