throating
/ˈθroʊtɪŋ/
noun
- A molding or groove cut into a surface, especially in woodworking or architecture.
- He used a router to create a smooth throating on the wooden handrail.
- The old window frame had a decorative throating that collected dust over the years.
- The carpenter carefully carved a throating along the edge of the shelf to give it a finished look.
adjective
- Relating to or having a throat-like shape or groove.
- She chose a throating design for the cabinet doors to add visual interest.
- The throating edge of the stone slab helped water drip off cleanly.
- The throating profile of the molding matched the Victorian style of the house.