ARCHITRAVE

architrave

(noun) the lowest part of an entablature; rests immediately on the capitals of the columns

architrave

(noun) the molding around a door or window

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

architrave (plural architraves)

(architecture) The lowest part of an entablature; rests on the capitals of the columns.

(architecture) The moldings (or other elements) framing a door, window or other rectangular opening.

Source: Wiktionary


Ar"chi*trave, n. Etym: [F. architrave, fr. It. architrave; pref. archi- + trave beam, L. trabs.] (Arch.) (a) The lower division of an entablature, or that part which rests immediately on the column, esp. in classical architecture. See Column. (b) The group of moldings, or other architectural member, above and on both sides of a door or other opening, especially if square in form.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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