The slope or ascent to the platform of a bastion.

In ancient Greece and Rome, a storeroom of any kind, but esp. one for storing wine.

A room in Greek or Roman baths, or in the palaestra, where the bathers or those taking part in gymnastic

The uppermost stone in a gable, pediment, vault, or dome; usually triangular, often highly decorated.

In architecture or construction, the highest point, peak, or tip of any structure.