hoodmould
/ˈhʊdˌmoʊld/
noun
- A projecting molding over a door, window, or arch that helps direct rainwater away from the opening.
- Rain dripped steadily from the hoodmould onto the doorstep.
- The old stone church had a carved hoodmould above every window.
- The architect added a decorative hoodmould to protect the wooden door from the weather.