finial

noun

fin·i·al ˈfi-nē-əl

: a usually foliated ornament forming an upper extremity especially in Gothic architecture

: a crowning ornament or detail (such as a decorative knob)

Examples of finial in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web These include everything from a horse bust in the front yard and a welcome mat at the door, to finials on the fence posts and stepping stones that Armstrong painted herself. —

Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 20 May 2024 The roof's fetching finial, shapely wood shingles, and broad steeple shape demand attention, as does the interplay of solid and lattice walls forming its base. —

Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2024 Look at the design of the shelters at the stations, with their bold stanchions, curved roofs surmounted by heavy finials. —

Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024 For tree finial, cut two 4-inch circles from yellow-green burlap. —

Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2023 See all Example Sentences for finial

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