Sco´tia (Gr. darkness). A hollow curved moulding, so called from the deep line of shadow which it casts.
Soc´le (Lat. socculus, dim. of soccus, low shoe, slipper). The low, plain foundation of a pedestal or building.
Sof´fit (Ital. soffitta; from Lat. suffigere, to fasten beneath). The under side of any part of a building, particularly of lintels, epistyles, and coronas.
Sphyrel´aton (Gr.; from σφῦρα, hammer, and ἐλαύνω, to drive). Metal-work beaten to the shape of a carved kernel by a hammer.
Spi´na (Lat.; from Gr. σπινός, lean, thin). The barrier dividing the race-course longitudinally into two tracks.
Sta´dion (Gr.; from στάδιος, standing firm). A race-course of fixed dimensions, whence a measure of length, 600 Greek feet.
Ste´le (Gr.). An upright stone employed as a monument.
Ste´reobate (Gr. στερεοβάτης; from στερεός, firm, solid, and βάσις, base). The substructure of rough masonry beneath a temple.
Sto´a (Gr.). An extended colonnade, usually adjoining a public place, and affording protection against the heat of the sun.
Sty´lobate (Gr. στυλοβάτης; from στῦλος, column, and βαστάζω, to light up, support). The uppermost step of the peripteros, which forms a continuous base beneath the columns.