noun
- plural of cuspidation; pointed or sharp projections, especially architectural features with a pointed apex
Usage: technical; architecture
Examples
- The Gothic cathedral's roof was decorated with numerous cuspidations that reached toward the sky.
- The architect designed cuspidations along the building's cornice to add visual interest.
- Medieval fortifications often featured cuspidations on their defensive walls.
- The ornamental cuspidations gave the structure an elegant, pointed silhouette.