The inverted bell is a metaphorical name for a geometric shape that resembles a bell upside-down.
By context In architecture, the term is applied to describe the shape of the capitals of Corinthian columns.
The inverted bell is used in shape classification in pottery,"Modern Fishing Lure Collectibles: Identification & Value Guide" (2002), often featured in archaeology as well as in modern times.
In statistics, a bimodial distribution is sometimes called an inverted bell curve.
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