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Meaning of "dentil" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD DENTIL

From French, from obsolete dentille a little tooth, from dent tooth.
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PRONUNCIATION OF DENTIL

dentil  [ˈdɛntɪl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DENTIL

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Dentil is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DENTIL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

dentil

Dentil

In classical architecture a dentil is a small block used as a repeating ornament in the bedmould of a cornice. The Roman architect Vitruvius states that the dentil represents the end of a rafter; and since it occurs in its most pronounced form in the Ionic temples of Asia Minor, the Lycian tombs and the porticoes and tombs of Persia, where it represents distinctly the reproduction in stone of timber construction, there is but little doubt as to its origin. The earliest example is that found on the tomb of Darius, c. 500 BC, cut in the rock, in which the portico of his palace is reproduced. Its first employment in Athens is in the cornice of the caryatid portico or tribune of the Erechtheum. When subsequently introduced into the bed-mould of the cornice of the Choragic Monument of Lysicrates it is much smaller in its dimensions. In the later temples of Ionia, as in the temple of Priene, the larger scale of the dentil is still retained. The dentil was the chief decorative feature employed in the bedmould by the Romans and in the Italian Renaissance. As a general rule the projection of the dentil is equal to its width, and the intervals between to half the width.

Definition of dentil in the English dictionary

The definition of dentil in the dictionary is one of a set of small square or rectangular blocks evenly spaced to form an ornamental row, usually under a classical cornice on a building, piece of furniture, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DENTIL


bestill
bɪˈstɪl
cetyl
ˈsiːtɪl
chrysotile
ˈkrɪsətɪl
dactyl
ˈdæktɪl
dentel
ˈdentɪl
gentil
ˈdʒɛntɪl
hypocotyl
ˌhaɪpəˈkɒtɪl
instill
ɪnˈstɪl
lentil
ˈlɛntɪl
octyl
ˈɒktɪl
pastille
ˈpæstɪl
polydactyl
ˌpɒlɪˈdæktɪl
standstill
ˈstændˌstɪl
still
stɪl
til
tɪl
till
tɪl
tormentil
ˈtɔːməntɪl
trotyl
ˈtrəʊtɪl
until
ʌnˈtɪl
ventil
ˈventɪl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DENTIL

dentelle
dentex
denticle
denticulate
denticulated
denticulately
denticulation
dentiform
dentifrice
dentigerous
dentilabial
dentilingual
dentin
dentinal
dentine
dentirostral
dentist
dentistry
dentition
dentoid

WORDS THAT END LIKE DENTIL

apostil
coutil
distil
falcon-gentil
gumbotil
instil
Jugendstil
Largactil
pastil
Port-Gentil
postil
puy lentil
ramtil
redistil
whereuntil

Synonyms and antonyms of dentil in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «dentil» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DENTIL

Find out the translation of dentil to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of dentil from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «dentil» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

dentil
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

dentil
570 millions of speakers

English

dentil
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

dentil
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

dentil
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

дентикула
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

dentil
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

dentil
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

denticules
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Dentil
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Zahnschnitt
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

歯飾り
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

이 모양의 장식
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Dentil
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

răng cưa
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

dentil
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दाताकृती
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

dentil
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

dentello
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

dentil
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

дентікуламі
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

dentil
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

dentil
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

dentil
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

dentil
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

dentil
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of dentil

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DENTIL»

The term «dentil» is regularly used and occupies the 67.918 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DENTIL» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «dentil» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «dentil» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about dentil

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DENTIL»

Discover the use of dentil in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to dentil and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Popular Mechanics
Make several passes on the router table to cut the thumbnail molding on the dentil's lower edge (Photo 8). Cut the rest of the moldings for the cabinet on the router table, then rip them off on the table saw (Photo 9). Attach the moldings to the ...
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Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Easy Woodworking ...
DENTIL. MOLDING. 1. Cut the front dentil (G) and side dentil (H) to size. mitering the mating ends at 45° angles. Be sure to cut through the thicker "tooth" portion of each molding piece to ensure that the repeat pattern will match at the comers.
Creative Publishing International Editors, 2003
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American Woodworker
I need to make 90 linear ft of den RADIAL SAW DENTIL MOLDING SETUP The simple wooden fence has two notches — one for a stick that serves as an indexing stop, and one for your dado blade. Set your dado blade to the desired width of ...
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Old-House Journal
Prices vary. For information, contact Early New England Rooms and Exteriors, Inc ., 37 McGuire Rd., Dept. OHJ, South Windsor, CT 06074; (203) 282-0236. Dentil Moulding We thought exterior dentil moulding would be a great item for RP, but ...
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Trim Complete
making. dentil. moldings. built-up. Crown. baCk band and Casing Combination 1Rout molded profile on edge. crown Reverse ogee cove Fascia tongue- and- groove knives (or square) cut this profile. soffit Fascia dentil ovolo Reverse ogee  ...
Greg Kossow, 2007
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Popular Mechanics
To make dentil molding, first lock the sliding carriage in position so that when the head is brought down, a partial cut is produced in the workpiece held against the fence (Photo 18). Position the work vertically, and use a 2 x 2 guide strip ...
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The American Vignola: A Guide to the Making of Classical ...
If this last dimension is divided into thirds, two of these go to the Dentil, and one to the space between it and the next one. This space is called an Inter dentil, which is accordingly one twenty-fourth of a Diameter wide. The Dentil is thus ...
William R. Ware, 2012
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Maya Studio Projects: Game Environments and Props
Figure 5.23 A band of dentil molding to serve as the ledge's base 5. Duplicate one of the molding cubes and rotate it 90 degrees so that it lies horizontally. Then flip it 180 degrees so that the beveled side is facing the structure. Grab one end of ...
Michael McKinley, 2010
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American Woodworker
SHE LF 2: STOCK CROWN WITH DENT L MOLDING A two-piece molding made from stock crown molding and shop-made dentil molding adds visual complexity. Paint accentuates the molding profiles. For more on making the dentil molding, ...
10
Old-House Journal
1. 1. dentil. Judging Your Bead (1) Proper amp setting and speed. Penetration. Uidr1. rii^.jfg£. HPJr^Z'H. ^SBHEgZSggE ... with four small volutes on top. tKKWy. til mniilHingT7^ — S blind arcade with engaged columns and pilaster DENTIL ...

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DENTIL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term dentil is used in the context of the following news items.
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90 Whittredge Rd, Summit NJ: $3000000
Rich cherry custom cabinetry with dentil crown moldings adorns the kitchen, complete with top-of-the-line appliances and built-in desk. «TAPinto.net, Jul 15»
2
Michelle Williams Settles on Ditmas Park Fixer-Upper Mansion
... entrance to the sizable center hall entry that retains original dentil moldings, a curved “bridal staircase” and original stained glass sky light. «Variety, Jun 15»
3
The big meet – Or not so meet
... [they're the ones standing stock still in the middle of the street, pointing at a building's dentil moldings, and having an animated conversation]. «Millstone News, Jun 15»
4
Designer Tips to Make Your Home Look More Luxurious
Kitty Burruss is a wife, mother, and interior designer who positively swoons over dentil crown molding and her home's antique brass doorknobs. «River Journal Staff, Jun 15»
5
Sunrooms shine in both old and new homes
... as an office perfectly matches the house on the exterior, down to the dentil blocks; the interior, however, features simple, contemporary lines. «Baltimore Sun, Jun 15»
6
Wow! House: 19th Century Beauty With Circular Entry Porch and …
... with pilasters leads to a grand center entry hall with 18-foot ceiling and marble floor, sweeping curved staircase, and intricate dentil molding. «Patch.com, Jun 15»
7
Monroe WOW House: Majestic Home
The upper level has a guest BR w/bath, two bedrooms sharing Jack & Jill bath, huge fifth BR. Custom built-ins, gorgeous dentil mldgs, & HW flrs ... «Patch.com, Jun 15»
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HOME OF THE WEEK: A stunning colonial on a Franklin cul-de-sac
The attention to detail is immediately apparent in the hardwood floor with mahogany inlay, wainscoting with picture frame molding above, dentil ... «Milford Daily News, Jun 15»
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Hot Property: 99-year-old Forest Hill Edwardian ready for its next …
Columns and dentil moldings accessorize the entry. Wainscoting, picture walls and beveled windows highlight the home's architectural ... «SFGate, Jun 15»
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316 Ashland Road, Summit NJ: $1425000
Inside, vintage architectural features preserve the original character of this spacious home, from high ceilings, dentil crown moldings and ... «TAPinto.net, Jun 15»

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