bolection

[ boh-lek-shuhn ]

noun

, Architecture, Furniture.

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

bolection

/ bəʊˈlɛkʃən /

noun

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

Other Words From

• bo·lectioned adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of bolection¹

First recorded in 1700–10; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of bolection¹

C18: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

That portion of a group of moldings which projects beyond the general surface of a panel; a bolection.

From Project Gutenberg

In England in the 17th century the door panels were raised with “bolection” or projecting mouldings, sometimes richly carved, round them; in the 18th century the mouldings worked on the stiles and rails were carved with the egg and tongue ornament.

From Project Gutenberg

For many years after the Italian classic orders were brought to England by Inigo Jones, early in the seventeenth century, chimney pieces usually consisted merely of a mantel shelf and classic architraves or bolection moldings about the fireplace opening, the chimney breast above being paneled like the rest of the room.

From Project Gutenberg

Like outside doors they were for the most part molded and raised with broad bevels, although occasionally, as on the second floor at Mount Pleasant, they were flat and bolection molded, giving the door a considerably different aspect.

From Project Gutenberg

Admirable bolection molded wood paneling of the dado and wall space above, a heavy molded cornice and high, fluted and slightly tapering pilasters standing on pedestals flanking the entrances on all four sides indicate more eloquently than words the charm of white-painted interior woodwork.

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