1. A series of small, rectangular blocks or projections arranged in a row, used as a decorative molding in classical and neoclassical architecture, typically found below a cornice.
Usage: plural form; used in architecture and design; characteristic of Greek and Roman classical orders

Examples

• The dentils beneath the cornice gave the building a refined, classical appearance.
• The architect incorporated dentils into the design to echo the style of ancient Greek temples.
• A row of dentils ran along the top of the facade, creating a distinctive shadow pattern.
• The dentils were carved from marble and added significant detail to the entablature.
• Victorian homes often featured dentils as part of their ornamental trim work.