Definition of "ovolo" [o•vo•lo]

• A rounded convex molding, often a quarter section of a circle or ellipse. (noun)

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• "THE RULE JOINT HINGE is used to connect the top and the drop leaf of a table in cases where continuity of design is desired, so that the edge of the top and the leaf will show an ovolo moulding when the table is either open or closed."
• "_ They are of similar size and general appearance to the ordinary ovolo moulding plane."
• "This stone spans a large channel 2ft. 3in. wide, within which is fitted a very thick lead pipe, gradually narrowed _horizontally_ and turned up under the _ovolo_ concave stone."