pediment

pediment is a 8-letter English word with 2 senses as noun in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: Originally, in classical architecture, the triangular space forming the gable of a simple roof; hence, a similar form used as a decoration over porticoes, doors, windows, etc.; also, a rounded or broken frontal having a similar position and use. See Temple. Face value is 13 in Scrabble and 16 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.

8 letters · Scrabble 13 · Words With Friends 16 · 2 senses

Definitions

1. noun. Originally, in classical architecture, the triangular space forming the gable of a simple roof; hence, a similar form used as a decoration over porticoes, doors, windows, etc.; also, a rounded or broken frontal having a similar position and use. See Temple.
2. noun. a triangular gable between a horizontal entablature and a sloping roof

Common word forms

pediments, pedimental, pedimented

Words from these letters

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