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Lunette
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Meaning
Noun
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In Architectural elements:
A small
opening
in a
vaulted
roof
of a
circular
or
crescent
shape.
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In Architectural elements:
A
crescent-shaped
recess
or
void
in the
space
above a
window
or door.
●
An
image
or other
representation
of a
crescent
moon.
●
A
field work
consisting of
two
projecting
faces
forming
a
wedge
each of which
extends
from one of two
parallel
flanks.
●
In Christianity:
A
luna
: a
crescent-shaped
receptacle
, often
glass
, for
holding
the (consecrated)
host
(the
bread
of
communion
)
upright
when
exposed
in the monstrance.
●
A type of
flattened
glass
used in watch-making.
●
The
circular
hole
in the
guillotine
in which the victim's
neck
is placed.
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In Geology:
A type of
crescent-shaped
dune
blown up
along a
lake
basin
, especially in
dry
areas of Australia.
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In Farriery:
A
half
horseshoe
,
lacking
the sponge.
●
A
piece
of
felt
to
cover
the
eye
of a
vicious
horse.
●
An
iron
shoe
at the
end of
the
stock
of a
gun
carriage.
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See lunettes.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
lunette
English
lunette
French
-ette
French
lune
French
luna
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Labret
Nipple Shield
Hand Strap
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