| Library / English Dictionary |
ARCHITRAVE
| Pronunciation (US): |  | (GB): | |
I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
The lowest part of an entablature; rests immediately on the capitals of the columns
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("architrave" is a kind of...):
support (supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation)
Holonyms ("architrave" is a part of...):
entablature ((architecture) the structure consisting of the part of a classical temple above the columns between a capital and the roof)
Sense 2
Meaning:
The molding around a door or window
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("architrave" is a kind of...):
molding; moulding (a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing)
