Pediment(noun)
A triangular upper part of the front of a classical building, usually above an entrance or portico.
Hindi meaning:इमारत के अग्रभाग का त्रिकोणाकार शीर्ष
Synonyms: Gable, Fronton, Gable-end, Architectural Crown
Antonyms: Base, Plinth, Footing, Foundation
Example: A beautifully carved pediment decorated the entrance of the ancient temple.
Trick to remember: Pediment = imagine the triangular peak sitting above the pillars of an ancient temple.
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