cavetto

Meanings

• noun

  Part of an architectural ornament, a convex, semicircular or quarter-round molding.

  - "Il cavetto ornamente la base della colonna."
  - "La scultura decorava la casa con belle forme di cavetto."

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Variants

List of all variants of cavetto that leads to same result
cavetti , cavetto , cavettos

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Etymology

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Derived from the Italian word 'cavare' which means 'to hollow out'.

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Trivia

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1. The cavetto is often used as a decorative element in crown molding.

2. The cavetto is also known as a 'quarter-round' or 'semicircular' molding.

3. The cavetto has been used in various architectural styles throughout history.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cornice: A horizontal decorative molding at the top of a wall or ceiling, often used in conjunction with cavetto.

2. Molding: A decorative strip of material, often used for architectural detailing and interior design.

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Culture

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The cavetto is a common architectural element found in various styles, including Baroque, Renaissance, and Neoclassical.

How to Memorize "cavetto"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a semi-circular or quarter-round shape, often used as a decorative element in architecture.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cavetto' with a semi-circular or quarter-round molding.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a 'c' shaped molding, representing the first letter of the word 'cavetto'.

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