Meaning & use

ogee

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An S-shaped curve formed by the union of a concave and a convex line, commonly used in architectural molding.

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The window frame featured an elegant ogee molding along its edge.

Gothic arches often incorporate an ogee curve at their peak.

A note on using this word

Frequently seen in architecture and furniture design, as well as in the shape of certain arches and pie crust edges.

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