noun
- A concave molding with a quarter-circle profile, commonly used in classical architecture.
Usage: architecture; also called a cove molding
Examples
- The cavetto molding ran along the top of the classical building's cornice.
- Architects often use a cavetto to create a smooth, curved transition between surfaces.
- The interior designer selected a cavetto profile for the ceiling trim.
- Renaissance buildings frequently featured cavetto moldings in their decorative schemes.