dentil

/ˈdɛntɪl/
noun
  1. One of a series of small rectangular blocks or teeth used as a decorative molding under a cornice in classical architecture.
    • The ancient Greek temple featured a row of dentils beneath the roofline.
    • The carpenter carefully carved each dentil to match the original design.
    • Dentils add a sense of rhythm and elegance to a building's facade.
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