Dictionary of Moisture Protection & Restoration

tongue-and-dart molding = A decorative molding consisting of tongue- like ornament alter- nating with dartlike ornament.

tongue-and-dart molding

torus = A bold projecting mold- ing, convex in shape, generally forming the lowest member of a base over the plinth.

torus

tracery = The curvilinear openwork shapes of stone or wood creating a pattern within the upper part of a Gothic win- dow, or an opening, in the form of mullions, which are usually treated to be orna- mental.

tracery

transitional style = An architectural mode in a period between two different architectural styles, as for example, between late Geor- gian and early Federal style. Such a transition may occur at different times in different parts of the country.

transitional style

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