another term for dripstone (sense 1)
 Example sentencesExamples
-  There is a great variety of detail in such features as entrances, hood molds, cornices and porches.
 -  Over the front door is a semi-circular fanlight surrounded by a projecting hood mould with decoration.
 -  Its rather austere red brick facade is accented by limestone lintels and hood molds above the windows.
 -  Segmental arch hood moldings frame both the windows and the entrances of the house.
 -  A weathered stone just above the centre of the hood mould has the carved remains of a figure with hands on hips.