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architrave

/ɑːrkaɪˈtrɑːv/ noun · British & US
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What does architrave mean?

noun

A horizontal member spanning the space between columns, typically supporting the lintel of a doorway or window. In architecture, it is the lowest part of an entablature, resting on the capitals of the columns.

Example

"The architect carefully designed the architrave to complement the classical style of the building."

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