modillion in a sentence
Examples
- A belt course separates the two main floors, and the slightly overhanging cornice is studded with modillions.
- However, instead of modillion blocks, a convex molding is in place on the wings'cornice.
- It has a Georgian fireplace of green glazed brick, with a central panel with dentils and modillions.
- The squat, round tower at the apex has a relief panelled parapet atop with domed modillions below.
- Small dormers are located on all sides of the roof and modillion blocks are located under the eaves.
- The upper levels are decorated with bands of cut shingles, and the extended eaves are decorated with modillions.
- The walls are predominantly brick, with limestone and wooden trim, and the cornice is decorated with modillions.
- All have an overhanging front gable that is fully pedimented, with modillions in the eave and raking edges.
- The colonnade supports an unadorned architrave and frieze that are surmounted by a molded cornice with prominent modillion blocks.
- The modillions are rectangular blocks or brackets used horizontally in a way that appears to support the roof above.