noun. The lowermost part of an entablature in classical architecture that rests directly on top of a column.

noun. The molding around a door or window.

noun. In architecture: The lower division of an entablature; that member which rests immediately on the column and supports those portions of the structure which are above it. See cut under entablature.

noun. The ornamental molding running round the extrados of an arch. Also called archivolt.

noun. Sometimes, less properly, the molded enrichments on the faces of the jambs and lintel of a door, window, or other opening. Also called antepagment.

noun. In fortification, the master-beam, or chief supporter, in any part of a subterranean fortification.

noun. The lower division of an entablature, or that part which rests immediately on the column, esp. in classical architecture. See column.

noun. The group of moldings, or other architectural member, above and on both sides of a door or other opening, especially if square in form.

noun. The lowest part of an entablature; rests on the capitals of the columns

noun. The mouldings (or other elements) framing a door, window or other rectangular opening

noun. the molding around a door or window

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

"The scion of a family of surveyors, architects and property developers, he learnt the meaning of the word architrave almost from the moment he could talk."

architrave cornice  banded architrave  beam  lintel  

molding  moulding  support  

beading  bed-head  caryatides  centrepiece  circonstance  

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