architrave

architrave

Architect

1. the lowest part of an entablature that bears on the columns

2. a moulding around a doorway, window opening, etc.

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Architrave

The lowest of the three divisions of a classical entablature, the main beam spanning from column to column, resting directly on the capitals.

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architrave

[′är·kə‚trāv]

(architecture)

The lowest division of an entablature that rests on the column capital.

The molded band, group of moldings, or other architectural member around an opening, such as a door, especially if rectangular.

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

architrave

architrave

1. In the classical orders, the lowest member of the entablature; the beam that spans from column to column, resting directly upon their capitals. Also see order.

2. The ornamental moldings around the faces of the jambs and lintel of a doorway or other opening; an antepagment.

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