dripstone
Origin of dripstone
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How to use dripstone in a sentence
The dripstone sections of their capitals are therefore unnecessary and ridiculous.
The Stones of Venice, Volume I (of 3) | John RuskinThis protection, in its most usual form, is a mere dripstone moulding carried over or round the head of the aperture.
The Stones of Venice, Volume I (of 3) | John RuskinIn the above-mentioned wall is an Early English doorway, with a dripstone adorned with the nailhead moulding.
Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Ripon | Cecil Walter Charles HallettThose that flank the portal have each a large niche at the bottom, with engaged shafts, and the head and dripstone trefoiled.
Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Ripon | Cecil Walter Charles HallettThe east window is broad, finely arched, and surmounted by a bold dripstone terminating in heads.
Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Ripon | Cecil Walter Charles Hallett
British Dictionary definitions for dripstone
/ (ˈdrɪpˌstəʊn) /
the form of calcium carbonate existing in stalactites or stalagmites
Also called: label, hood mould architect a drip made of stone
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