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belt course[′belt ‚kȯrs] (building construction) string course belt course belt course 1. A horizontal band of masonry extending horizontally across the façade of a building and occasionally encircling the entire perimeter; usually projects beyond the face of the building and may be molded or richly carved. Also called a stringcourse or band course; called a sill course if set at windowsill level. 2. A horizontal board across front face or around a building, often having a molding.
stringcourse, belt course stringcourse A horizontal band of masonry, generally narrower than other courses, extending across the façade of a structure and in some instances encircling such decorative features as pillars or engaged columns; may be flush or projecting, and flat-surfaced, molded, or richly carved; a bond course.ThesaurusSeecordon |