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closed cornice

boxed cornice, box cornice, closed cornice

box cornice
A hollow cornice, built up of boards, moldings, shingles, etc., so that the lower ends of the rafters are not visible. Also called a closed cornice.

closed cornice

closed cornice
1.A boxed cornice.
2. A wood cornice which projects only slightly and has no soffit, having only a frieze board and crown molding.
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