Definition of Ogees. Meaning of Ogees. Synonyms of Ogees

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Definition of Ogees

Ogee
Ogee O*gee", n. [F. ogive, augive, LL. augiva, of uncertain origin; cf.LL. ogis a support, prop. L. augere to increase, strengthen, Sp. auge highest point of power or fortune, apogee, Ar. auj, an astronomical term.] 1. (Arch.) A molding, the section of which is the form of the letter S, with the convex part above; cyma reversa. See Illust. under Cyma. 2. Hence, any similar figure used for any purpose. Ogee arch (Arch.), a pointed arch, each of the sides of which has the curve of an ogee, that is, has a reversed curve near the apex.
Ogee
Cyma Cy"ma (s[imac]"m[.a]) n. [NL., fr. Gr. ky^ma. See Cyme] 1. (Arch.) A member or molding of the cornice, the profile of which is wavelike in form. 2. (Bot.) A cyme. See Cyme. Cyma recta, or Cyma, a cyma, hollow in its upper part and swelling below. Cyma reversa, or Ogee, a cyma swelling out on the upper part and hollow below.

Meaning of Ogees from wikipedia

- periods to the present day, including in the ogee arch in these architectural styles,: 218  where two ogees oriented as mirror images compose the sides...
- smooth decline into the river below. These are usually designed following an ogee curve. Most often, they are lined on the bottom and sides with concrete to...
- A bell roof (bell-shaped roof, ogee roof, Philibert de l'Orme roof) is a roof form resembling the shape of a bell. Bell roofs may be round, multi-sided...
- extension (LERX) may be added to encourage and stabilise vortex formation. The ogee or "winegl****" double-curve, seen for example on Concorde, incorporates this...
- Frédéric Ogée is a professor of British literature and art history at Université Paris Cité. He is a specialist in the art and literature of the eighteenth...
- Late Gothic styles. Ogee arch is also known as reversed curve arch, occasionally also called an inverted arch. The top of an ogee arch sometimes projects...
- Rabbet/Rebate Scarf Splice Tongue and groove Profiles Bead Bevel Chamfer Ogee Ogive Ovolo Surface piecing Binding Edge banding Intarsia Marquetry Oystering...
- Rabbet/Rebate Scarf Splice Tongue and groove Profiles Bead Bevel Chamfer Ogee Ogive Ovolo Surface piecing Binding Edge banding Intarsia Marquetry Oystering...
- angle to a depth of 813, or 26 feet (7.9 m) below the foundation of the ogees. On March 2, 1977, the project was bid to VSL Corporation for $254,777....
- both elements, tying them together in a single horizontal band. The cap, an ogee-shaped dome, supports a gilded finial in the form of a pineapple. The transepts...