Definition of Chapiter

1. Noun. The upper part of a column that supports the entablature.

Exact synonyms: Cap, Capital
Group relationships: Column, Pillar
Generic synonyms: Top

Definition of Chapiter

1. n. A capital [Obs.] See Chapital.

Definition of Chapiter

1. Noun. (architecture) The 'capital' or uppermost part of a column, upon which the roof and its decorations are supported. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Chapiter

1. the capital of a column [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Chapiter

chaperone
chaperoned
chaperoneless
chaperones
chaperoneship
chaperonin
chaperonin 10
chaperonin 60
chaperoning
chaperonins
chaperons
chapes
chapess
chapesses
chapfallen
chapiter (current term)
chapiters
chapka
chapkas
chaplain
chaplaincies
chaplaincy
chaplains
chaplainship
chaplainships
chapless
chaplet
chapleted
chaplets
chapman

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