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architrave


ar·chi·trave

A0409100 (är′kĭ-trāv′)n.1. The lowermost part of an entablature in classical architecture, resting directly on top of the columns. Also called epistyle.2. The molding around a door or window.
[French, from Old French, from Old Italian : archi-, archi- + trave, beam (from Latin trabs, trab-; see treb- in Indo-European roots).]

architrave

(ˈɑːkɪˌtreɪv) n1. (Architecture) the lowest part of an entablature that bears on the columns2. (Architecture) a moulding around a doorway, window opening, etc[C16: via French from Italian, from archi- + trave beam, from Latin trabs]

ar•chi•trave

(ˈɑr kɪˌtreɪv)

n. 1. the lowermost member of a classical entablature. 2. a molded or decorated band framing a panel or an opening, as of a door or window. [1555–65; < Middle French < Italian] ar′chi•tra`val, adj. ar′chi•traved`, adj.
Thesaurus
Noun1.architrave - the molding around a door or windowarchitrave - the molding around a door or windowmoulding, molding - a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing
2.architrave - the lowest part of an entablaturearchitrave - the lowest part of an entablature; rests immediately on the capitals of the columnsentablature - (architecture) the structure consisting of the part of a classical temple above the columns between a capital and the roofsupport - supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation; "the statue stood on a marble support"
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architrave


architrave

(är`kĭtrāv), in architecture, principal beam and lowest member of the classical entablature, the other main members of which are the friezefrieze,
in architecture, the member of an entablature between the architrave and the cornice or any horizontal band used for decorative purposes. In the first type the Doric frieze alternates the metope and the triglyph; that of the other orders is plain or sculptured.
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 and the cornicecornice
, molded or decorated projection that forms the crowning feature at the top of a building wall or other architectural element; specifically, the uppermost of the three principal members of the classic entablature, hence by extension any similar crowning and projecting
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. Its position is directly above the columns, and it extends between them, thus carrying the upper members of the order (see orders of architectureorders of architecture.
In classical tyles of architecture the various columnar types fall, in general, into the five so-called classical orders, which are named Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, Tuscan, and Composite.
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). The term also applies to molding around the sides and top of a door or window frame.

Architrave

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

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.

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.

architrave

Architect1. the lowest part of an entablature that bears on the columns 2. a moulding around a doorway, window opening, etc.

architrave


  • noun

Words related to architrave

noun the molding around a door or window

Related Words

  • moulding
  • molding

noun the lowest part of an entablature

Related Words

  • entablature
  • support
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