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Serifs

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seriphnounArchaic form of serif. [(typography) A short line added to the end of a stroke in traditional typefaces, such as Times New Roman.]
sans serifnoun(typography) A typeface in which the characters do not have serifs.
tildesnounA symbol ⟨~⟩, with various names and uses, also known as swung dash or wave dash. In the computer industry, various other names may be used, such as squiggle and twiddle.
ogeenoun(architecture) A double curve in the shape of an elongated S; an object of that shape.
crosshatchnounA pattern of crossing lines.
fontnoun(typography) A set of glyphs of unified design, belonging to one typeface (e.g., Helvetica), style (e.g., italic), and weight (e.g., bold). Usually representing the letters of an alphabet and its supplementary characters.
rosettanounA floral pattern in latte art.
tracerynoun(architecture) Bars or ribs, usually of stone or wood, or other material, that subdivide an opening or stand in relief against a door or wall as an ornamental feature.
quoinsnounAny of the corner building blocks of a building, usually larger or more ornate than the surrounding blocks.
acanthusnoun(architecture) An ornament resembling the foliage or leaves of Acanthus spinosus, used in the capitals of the Corinthian and composite orders.
typefacenoun(typography) The particular design of some type, font, or a font family.
bevelsnounAn edge that is canted, one that is not a 90-degree angle; a chamfer.
diacriticsnouna quarterly peer-reviewed academic journal established in 1971 at Cornell University and published by the Johns Hopkins University Press.
kerningnoun(typography) The adjustment of the horizontal space between selected pairs of glyphs in a typeface.
cartouchenoun(Egyptology, hieroglyphs) An oval figure containing the characters of an important personal name, such as that of royal or divine people.
darning needlenounA damselfly, or a dragonfly that resembles one.
diagonalsnoun(geometry) A line joining non-adjacent vertices of a polygon.
crenellationsnoun(countable, uncountable) A pattern along the top of a parapet (fortified wall), most often in the form of multiple, regular, rectangular spaces in the top of the wall, through which arrows or other weaponry may be shot, especially as used in medieval European architecture.
jaggynounjagged, toothed or serrated
pedimentsnoun(architecture) A classical architectural element consisting of a triangular section or gable found above the horizontal superstructure (entablature) which lies immediately upon the columns; fronton.

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