Wörterbuch (en): Cornice/ Ledge
de:
Gesims (nt)
fr:
corniche (f)
it:
cornicione
es:
cornisa (f)
It is a horizontal, window sill-like component protruding from a wall to divide external walls. Together with columns, the cornice is used for the structural design of wall surfaces and facades, but also to emphasise horizontal construction sections.