Associations to the word «Ogee»

Wiktionary

OGEE, noun. (architecture) A double curve in the shape of an elongated S; an object of that shape
OGEE, noun. (architecture) A pointed arch made from two ogees
OGEE, noun. (math) An inflection point.
OGEE, noun. (aesthetic facial surgery) The malar or cheekbone prominence transitioning into the mid-cheek hollow.
OGEE, noun. (distillation) The bubble-shaped chamber of a pot still that connects the swan neck to the pot and allows distillate to expand, condense, and fall back into the pot.

Dictionary definition

OGEE, noun. A molding that (in section) has the shape of an S with the convex part above and the concave part below.

Wise words

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