ogee

A double curve with the shape of an elongated S.

A molding having the profile of an S-shaped curve.

An arch formed by two symmetrical double curves meeting at a point.

A double or reverse curve formed by the union of a convex and a concave line.

In architecture, etc., a molding the section of which presents such a double-curved line; a cyma.

In artillery, such a molding formerly used for ornament on guns, mortars, and howitzers.

A molding, the section of which is the form of the letter S, with the convex part above; cyma reversa. See Illust. under Cyma.

Hence, any similar figure used for any purpose.

a pointed arch, each of the sides of which has the curve of an ogee, that is, has a reversed curve near the apex.

A double curve in the shape of an elongated S; an object of that shape