Architrave (Q23623)
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In the classical orders, the lowest member of the entablature; the beam that spans from column to column, resting directly upon their capitals.
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Architrave | In the classical orders, the lowest member of the entablature; the beam that spans from column to column, resting directly upon their capitals. |
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Architrave (English)
In the classical orders, the lowest member of the entablature; the beam that spans from column to column, resting directly upon their capitals. (English)
The ornamental moldings around the faces of the jambs and lintel of a doorway or other opening. (English)
2007
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architrave (English)
The bottom element of the entablature in classical architecture. The chief beam. It is the horizontal lintel beam that rests upon the column capitals tops. It is the horizontal entablature element beneath the frieze."" (English)
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