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attic =
In classic building, a story
built above the wall cornice.
Pertaining to the district of
Attica in Greece.
The space between the ceil-
ing framing and the underside of the roof fram-
ing.
balistraria =
In medieval battlements, a
cross-shaped
aperture
through which crossbowmen
shot their arrows.
ballflower =
A spherical ornament
composed of three con-
ventional petals enclos-
ing a ball, usually in a hollow molding, popular
in the English Decorated style.
baluster, banister =
One of a number of short vertical
members, often circular in section,
used to support a stair handrail or a
coping.
balustrade =
The entire railing sys-
tem including top rail,
balusters and bottom
rail.
attic
balistraria
ballflower
baluster
balustrade