cornice support
[KOR-nis suh-PORT]
nounpl: cornice supports
suporte de cornija
1. A structural element or bracket that provides support and reinforcement to a cornice, the decorative molding that projects along the top of a wall or building
The architect specified steel cornice supports to ensure the ornamental molding would remain secure for decades.
O arquiteto especificou suportes de cornija de aço para garantir que a moldura ornamental permanecesse segura por décadas.
2. Any device, bracket, or structural member designed to hold, brace, or stabilize a cornice installation
The deteriorating cornice supports were replaced during the building's renovation.
Os suportes de cornija deteriorados foram substituídos durante a renovação do edifício.
This is a specialized architectural and construction term commonly used in both Brazilian and American building industries. In Brazil, it appears frequently in restoration projects of colonial and neoclassical buildings. The term reflects the importance of maintaining historical architectural elements in both countries' cultural heritage preservation efforts.
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