bolection

[ boh-lek-shuh n ]
/ boʊˈlɛk ʃən /

noun Architecture, Furniture.

a raised molding, especially one having flat edges and a raised center, for framing a panel, doorway, fireplace, etc.
Also bilection.

Origin of bolection

First recorded in 1700–10; origin uncertain

OTHER WORDS FROM bolection

bo·lec·tioned, adjective

Words nearby bolection

Example sentences from the Web for bolection

  • If the joint has square edges a rebate may be formed to accommodate a panel by fixing a bolection moulding around the frame.

    Woodwork Joints |William Fairham
  • A section of the bolection mould planted on the frame is shown in the lower figure.

    Woodwork Joints |William Fairham

British Dictionary definitions for bolection

bolection
/ (bəʊˈlɛkʃən) /

noun

architect a stepped moulding covering and projecting beyond the joint between two members having surfaces at different levels Also called: bilection

Word Origin for bolection

C18: of unknown origin