Definition of entablature in English:

entablature

noun ɛnˈtablətʃəɪnˈtablətʃə

Architecture

The upper part of a classical building supported by columns or a colonnade, comprising the architrave, frieze, and cornice.
Example sentencesExamples
- Each column supported an appropriate entablature, on the frieze of which was inscribed Pro Patria, ‘reminding the legislator of the end and object of his delegation.’
- The entablature's architrave and frieze break out over each individual engaged column, emphasizing verticality, while the cornice breaks out over each pair to unify the pier-column unit.
- You find the abacus between the triglyphs in the frieze section of the entablature of classical Greek Doric temples.
- I've never seen so many colonnades, entablatures, pediments, porticos, coffered ceilings and statues adorning so many structures.
- The large frieze panels connecting the archivolts form the entablature of the columns.

Origin

Early 17th century (formerly also as intablature): from Italian intavolatura 'boarding' (partly via French entablement 'entablement'), from intavolare 'board up' (based on tavola 'table').

Rhymes

tablature

Definition of entablature in US English:

entablature

noun

Architecture

A horizontal, continuous lintel on a classical building supported by columns or a wall, comprising the architrave, frieze, and cornice.
Example sentencesExamples
- Each column supported an appropriate entablature, on the frieze of which was inscribed Pro Patria, ‘reminding the legislator of the end and object of his delegation.’
- I've never seen so many colonnades, entablatures, pediments, porticos, coffered ceilings and statues adorning so many structures.
- You find the abacus between the triglyphs in the frieze section of the entablature of classical Greek Doric temples.
- The large frieze panels connecting the archivolts form the entablature of the columns.
- The entablature's architrave and frieze break out over each individual engaged column, emphasizing verticality, while the cornice breaks out over each pair to unify the pier-column unit.

Origin

Early 17th century (formerly also as intablature): from Italian intavolatura ‘boarding’ (partly via French entablement ‘entablement’), from intavolare ‘board up’ (based on tavola ‘table’).

单词	entablature
释义	Definition of entablature in English: entablature noun ɛnˈtablətʃəɪnˈtablətʃə Architecture The upper part of a classical building supported by columns or a colonnade, comprising the architrave, frieze, and cornice. Example sentencesExamples Each column supported an appropriate entablature, on the frieze of which was inscribed Pro Patria, ‘reminding the legislator of the end and object of his delegation.’ The entablature's architrave and frieze break out over each individual engaged column, emphasizing verticality, while the cornice breaks out over each pair to unify the pier-column unit. You find the abacus between the triglyphs in the frieze section of the entablature of classical Greek Doric temples. I've never seen so many colonnades, entablatures, pediments, porticos, coffered ceilings and statues adorning so many structures. The large frieze panels connecting the archivolts form the entablature of the columns. Origin Early 17th century (formerly also as intablature): from Italian intavolatura 'boarding' (partly via French entablement 'entablement'), from intavolare 'board up' (based on tavola 'table'). Rhymes tablature Definition of entablature in US English: entablature noun Architecture A horizontal, continuous lintel on a classical building supported by columns or a wall, comprising the architrave, frieze, and cornice. Example sentencesExamples Each column supported an appropriate entablature, on the frieze of which was inscribed Pro Patria, ‘reminding the legislator of the end and object of his delegation.’ I've never seen so many colonnades, entablatures, pediments, porticos, coffered ceilings and statues adorning so many structures. You find the abacus between the triglyphs in the frieze section of the entablature of classical Greek Doric temples. The large frieze panels connecting the archivolts form the entablature of the columns. The entablature's architrave and frieze break out over each individual engaged column, emphasizing verticality, while the cornice breaks out over each pair to unify the pier-column unit. Origin Early 17th century (formerly also as intablature): from Italian intavolatura ‘boarding’ (partly via French entablement ‘entablement’), from intavolare ‘board up’ (based on tavola ‘table’).
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