pediment
(ped-i-ment)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. 1 a lowpitched gable esp one that is triangular as used in classical architecture; 2 a gently sloping rock surface formed through denudation under arid conditions
Example Sentence
The case features a scroll pediment mounted on pillars.
Synonyms
triangular gable; low-pitched gable; low gable
Antonyms
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