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Definition of Architrave

1. Noun. The molding around a door or window.

2. Noun. The lowest part of an entablature; rests immediately on the capitals of the columns.

Definition of Architrave

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

Definition of Architrave

1. Noun. (architecture)The lowest part of an entablature; rests on the capitals of the columns ¹

2. Noun. (architecture) The mouldings (or other elements) framing a door, window or other rectangular opening ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Architrave

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Medical Definition of Architrave

1. The lower division of an entablature, or that part which rests immediately on the column, especially. In classical architecture. See Column. The group of moldings, or other architectural member, above and on both sides of a door or other opening, especially if square in form. Origin: F. Architrave, fr. It. Architrave; pref. Archi- + trave beam, L. Trabs. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Architrave

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