chapiteaucommon nounSyllable DecompositionchapiteauEtymologyexpandfrom old French chapitel, itself derived from Latin capitellum.Definitions1. The upper part of the column, on which the frieze rests, and which rests on the shaft.architectureexpandChapiteau corinthien. Chapiteau ionique.2. Some other architectural ornaments that form the upper part, the crowning of certain things.expandChapiteau de pilastre. Chapiteau de balustre. Chapiteau de couronnement. Chapiteau de niche, etc.3. Cornices and other crowns that are placed above sideboards, cabinets and other works.by extensionexpand4. The upper part of a still, in which the vapors that rise from the retort condense.by extensionexpand5. A piece of cardboard in the shape of a funnel, which is placed at the top of a torch, to catch what drips off of wax or pitch.by extensionexpand6. Two boards joined that cover the vent of a cannon.by extensionhistoiremilitaireexpand7. A vessel on the retort.by extensionexpand8. A cone placed at the top of a rocket.by extensionexpand9. A large tent intended to accommodate shows, mainly those of the circus.expandLe chapiteau est un outil de travail essentiel des artistes itinérants.PluralchapiteauxTranslationsenglish:big top
english:big topenglish:big top