architrave

Section 5 is the architrave.

EtymologyEdit

First attested 1563, borrowing from Italian architrave, from archi- (“main”) + trave (“beam”).

PronunciationEdit

• enPR: ärʹkĭ-trāv′

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NounEdit

architrave (plural architraves)

1. (architecture) The lowest part of an entablature; rests on the capitals of the columns.
2. (architecture) The mouldings (or other elements) framing a door, window or other rectangular opening.

TranslationsEdit

See alsoEdit

• beam
• lintel

EtymologyEdit

archi- +‎ trave.

NounEdit

architrave m (plural architravi)

1. architrave
2. template