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Definitions for "Dripstone"
Keywords:  stalagmites, stalactites, cave, calcite, groundwater
Related Terms: Travertine, Speleothem, Sinter, Limestone, Dolostone, Micrite, Carbonate rock, Tufa, Argillite, Sandstone, Calcrete, Calcite, Quartzite, Stalactite, Aragonite, Stalagmite, Schists, Mudstone, Claystone, Calcarenite, Shale, Schist, Oolite, Marl, Siltstone, Metasediment, Oolitic limestone, Granulite, Gneiss, Ooid, Calcareous, Oolitic, Chert, Argillaceous, Porphyroblast, Coquina, Dolomitic limestone, Graywacke, Hornfels, Dolomite, Hydrothermal deposit, Arkose, Rock, Slate, Flysch, Massive, Saprolite, Flowstone, Marble, Authigenic
Deposits formed by dripping water like, soda straws, stalactites and stalagmites.
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A formation built up from falling drops, or water running down walls, depositing calcite. Sometimes it can also be aragonite or gypsum.
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A cave deposit formed by precipitation of calcium carbonate from groundwater entering an underground cavern.
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Keywords:  archways, mould, throw, rain, doorways
Related Terms: Casing, Stool, Drip cap, Lug sill, Door stop, Jamb, Reveal, Brickmold, Awning, Oriel, Brick mould, Jambs, Rough opening, Lintel, Storm door, Door , Oriel window, Threshold, Brickmould, Apron , Shutters, Concealed hinge, Clerestory window, Transom, Astragal, Header, Shutter, Architrave, Buck, Sidelight, Masonry opening, Jamb liner, Cripple, Dormer window, Nailing fin, Sidelite, Stop, Stiles, Bay window, Garden window, Parting stop, Trimmer, Stile, Brackets, Framed opening, Fanlight, Mullion, Door jamb, Bow window, Jack stud
It is a term used for the projecting moulding over the heads of doorways, windows and archways which throws off the rain. It is also known as a "hoodmould" and, when rectangular shape, as "label".
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See hood-mould.
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a projecting molding over the heads of doorways, windows and archways to throw off the rain.
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Keywords:  stone, protective, see
A drip, when made of stone. See Drip, 2.
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a protective drip that is made of stone
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