Eave return

An eave return (also a cornice return) is an element in Neoclassical architecture where the line of roof eave on a gable end comes down to a point, then doubles back briefly.

There is a classical version and simpler substitutes.

[1] An eve (or cornice) return is in contrast to a full pediment, which spans the full width of the gable.

Among the types are: boxed return, boxed gable return, gable end return (or full gable return) or simply gable return are variations, or synonyms.

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