holbol, adjective

/ˈhɔlbɔl/
Origin:
AfrikaansShow more Afrikaans, hol hollow + bol rounded, convex.
Architecture
Of a style of gable used in Cape Dutch architecture, 1750–1800: concavo-convex in outline. Also absolute. See also Cape Dutch adjectival phrase sense 2 a.
Note:
The holbol gable is called the ‘florid’ gable by C. de Bosdari (Cape Dutch Houses & Farms, 1971).
1968 H. Fransen in D.J. Opperman Spirit of Vine 200The roof..was neatly rounded off at both ends by a gable which protruded slightly, following the line of the pitch of the roof, or else with the characteristic holbol (concave-convex) outline.
1968 H. Fransen in D.J. Opperman Spirit of Vine 207The cellar gable, which according to its date of 1804 should have been classical, is holbol, but it is not only grammar rules that have their exceptions!
1972 L.G. Green When Journey’s Over 26The present missionary’s home, a fine thatched building with a holbol gable of alternate convex and concave curves and mouldings.
1975 Wine: Guide for Young People (K.W.V.) 68There are various types of gables, among others, the holbol (concavo-convex), the bell, and the neck gables.
1979 C. Pama Wine Estates of S. Afr. 42The front with the beautiful holbol gable, looks very fine indeed.
1981 P. Dane Great Houses of Constantia 19A fine new gable was built in front of the house, a ‘holbol’, which Nicolaas chose for its unusual lines.
1987 G. Viney Col. Houses 67The manor at Morgenster was given six of the most beautiful gables to be found at the Cape. The holbol or concavo-convex style may here be seen at its most elegant.
1988 D. Hughes et al. Complete Bk of S. Afr. Wine 260Jan Theron..enlarged and modified the house, adding the fine holbol gable, dated 1790.
Of a style of gable used in Cape Dutch architecture, 1750–1800: concavo-convex in outline. Also absolute.
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hokkie, nounn.hold, verb transitivev.
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