dado (Meaning)
dado (n)
panel forming the lower part of an interior wall when it is finished differently from the rest of the wall
the section of a pedestal between the base and the surbase
a rectangular groove cut into a board so that another piece can fit into it
dado (v)
provide with a dado
cut a dado into or fit into a dado
dado (n.)
That part of a pedestal included between the base and the cornice (or surbase); the die. See Illust. of Column.
In any wall, that part of the basement included between the base and the base course. See Base course, under Base.
In interior decoration, the lower part of the wall of an apartment when adorned with moldings, or otherwise specially decorated.
Synonyms & Antonyms of dado
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dado Sentence Examples
- The craftsman carefully carved intricate designs into the dado of the antique cabinet.
- The walls were adorned with decorative dado panels that added elegance to the room.
- He measured twice before cutting the dado to ensure it fit perfectly.
- The architect specified a marble dado to accentuate the luxuriousness of the foyer.
- In traditional woodworking, the dado joint is commonly used for joining shelves to cabinet sides.
- She painted a mural along the dado, depicting scenes from the town's history.
- The dado rail along the hallway prevented scuff marks on the lower portion of the wall.
- The dado molding featured intricate patterns inspired by ancient Greek architecture.
- The restoration team carefully removed the damaged dado to repair it.
- The dado height in the dining room was painted a contrasting color to create visual interest.
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panel forming the lower part of an interior wall when it is finished differently from the rest of the wall, the section of a pedestal between the base and the s
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The craftsman carefully carved intricate designs into the dado of the antique cabinet.
The walls were adorned with decorative dado panels that added elegance to the room.
He measured twice before cutting the dado to ensure it fit perfectly.
The architect specified a marble dado to accentuate the luxuriousness of the foyer.
