[ noun ] a molding that (in section) has the shape of an S with the convex part above and the concave part below <noun.artifact>
Ogee \O*gee"\, n. [F. ogive, augive, LL. augiva, of uncertain origin; cf.LL. ogis a support, prop. L. augere to increase, strengthen, Sp. auge highest point of power or fortune, apogee, Ar. auj, an astronomical term.] 1. (Arch.) A molding, the section of which is the form of the letter S, with the convex part above; cyma reversa. See Illust. under {Cyma}.
2. Hence, any similar figure used for any purpose.
{Ogee arch} (Arch.), a pointed arch, each of the sides of which has the curve of an ogee, that is, has a reversed curve near the apex.
Talon \Tal"on\, n. [F., heel, spur, LL. talo, fr. L. talus the ankle, heel.] 1. The claw of a predaceous bird or animal, especially the claw of a bird of prey. --Bacon.
2. (Zo["o]l.) One of certain small prominences on the hind part of the face of an elephant's tooth.
3. (Arch.) A kind of molding, concave at the bottom and convex at the top; -- usually called an {ogee}.
Note: When the concave part is at the top, it is called an {inverted talon}.
4. The shoulder of the bolt of a lock on which the key acts to shoot the bolt. --Knight.