Greek fret, Greek key, key pattern, fret - an ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines (often in relief); "there was a simple fret at the top of the walls" ...
a running ornament consisting of an intricate variety of Greek fretwork.
meander or Greek key
An ornamental motif consisting of continuous bands arranged in rectilinear forms. See also other repetative decorative motifs ...
Gambrel Roof A roof with two sloped or different pitch on either side of the ridge.
Greek Fret A running ornament of little mazes.
Graining Painted treatment on wood panels simulating patterns of ...
A Greek Doric column has a thin spreading convex capital and no base to the column. Compare Roman Doric.Greek fretIn classical architecture and decoration, a band of geometrical ornament composed of straight and vertical lines.
The running spiral (also known as running dog,wave scroll or Vitruvian scroll) and the meander (also known as Greek fret, Greek key, labyrinth, maze, key pattern) are curved and angular variations of the same motif.
 See also: Ornament, Greek, Architecture, Classical, Key
  
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