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tongue-and-dart
molding =
A decorative molding
consisting of tongue-
like ornament alter-
nating with dartlike
ornament.
torus =
A bold projecting mold-
ing, convex in shape,
generally forming the
lowest member of a
base over the plinth.
tracery =
The curvilinear openwork
shapes of stone or wood
creating a pattern within the
upper part of a Gothic win-
dow, or an opening, in the
form of mullions, which are
usually treated to be orna-
mental.
transitional style =
An architectural mode in a
period between two different
architectural styles, as for
example, between late Geor-
gian and early Federal style.
Such a transition may occur
at different times in different
parts of the country.
tongue-and-dart
molding
torus
tracery
transitional
style