finial
[/ˈfɪn.i.əl/ or /ˈfaɪ.nəl/]
nounmasculinepl: finials
remate, acabamento ornamental, pináculo
1. A decorative ornament or object that forms an end or top, typically found on furniture, architectural features, or religious objects
The ornate finial on top of the bedpost added elegance to the bedroom.
O remate ornamentado no topo do esteio da cama adicionou elegância ao quarto.
2. In architecture, a small decorative feature at the apex of a gable, spire, or roof
The church spire was crowned with a golden finial.
A torre da igreja foi coroada com um remate dourado.
3. The ornamental knob at the end of a curtain rod, staircase newel, or similar object
She selected brass finials to match the curtain rod hardware.
Ela selecionou remates de latão para combinar com o acessório da vara de cortina.
Finials are particularly important in Brazilian colonial architecture, where ornate finials adorn the top of doorways, windows, and roof corners of historic buildings in cities like Salvador and Rio de Janeiro. They represent craftsmanship and are often found in furniture restoration and antique markets throughout Brazil.
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