The decorative top of a column is called the capital.
The decorative top of a column is called the capital.
Columns supported roofs. There were several decorative styles of column - Doric, Corinthian and Ionic. The people of Corinth liked a style which had acanthus leaves on the top, and this is what we call the Corinthian column.
The elements in tall columns are called capital, shaft, and base. The capital is the decorative top portion, the shaft is the long vertical section, and the base is the bottom part of the column.
The letters at the top of a spreadsheet are the column titles.
column heading
The button on top of a hat is called a "top button" or a "crown button." It is a decorative feature that can also be functional in some hats.
The top row of a table is called the header row. It typically contains column labels or headings that describe the data in each column below it.
The top of a tornado is called the funnel cloud. This is the visible, rotating column of air that extends from the cloud base down towards the ground.
It is commonly known as a capital.
A column with two swirls at the top is typically referred to as a "S-scroll" or "Volute" column, commonly found in classical architecture. These decorative elements are often part of the Ionic order, where the spirals create a distinctive and elegant aesthetic. The swirls serve both structural and ornamental purposes, enhancing the visual appeal of buildings and structures.
The top part of a fireplace mantle is called the mantel shelf. It is the horizontal ledge that extends across the top of the fireplace to display decorative items.
Ionic columns, the swirls are called volute scrolls.