crown molding

noun

: a long, narrow decorative piece of wood that is used in some rooms to cover the place where the walls and ceiling come together

Full Definition of CROWN MOLDING

: molding that crowns a surface or structure; especially : molding that runs between the top of an internal wall and a ceiling

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1946

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