coving

1. A concave surface forming a junction between a ceiling and a wall.
2. The vertical sides connecting the jambs with the breast of a fireplace.
3. A method of urban planning used in subdivision and redevelopment of cities characterized by non-uniform lot shapes.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈkəʊvɪŋ/

Etymology

From cove + -ing.

Synonyms

cove

scotia

trochilus

scotia moulding

Translations

التّجويف

Aushöhlung

creusement

limbo