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accolade
Construction; Architecture
An ornamental treatment, used overan arch, a door, or a window, composed of twoogee curves meeting in the middle; often a richly decorated molding.
accompaniment
Construction; Architecture
A decoration added to abuilding with the intention of enhancing itsappearance.
accordion door
Construction; Architecture
Any fabric-faced door which is hung from an overhead track and folds back like the bellows of an accordion.
accordion partition
Construction; Architecture
A fabric-faced partition which is hung from an overhead track and folds back like the bellows of an accordion.
accouplement
Construction; Architecture
The placement of columns or pilasters close together, in pairs.
acetylene torch
Construction; Architecture
A torch, used in welding andin metal cutting, which is operated by compressedacetylene gas and oxygen.
acorn
Construction; Architecture
A small ornament in the shape of a nut ofthe oak tree; sometimes used as a finial, pendant,or decorative element within a broken pediment,or as a decoration on a carved panel.
