architrave
The lowest part of an entablatureThe lowest part of an entablature; rests on the capitals of the columns.
» Sand the architrave before painting it.
Meaning
2 sensesThe lowest part of an entablature; rests on the capitals of the columns.
Architrav
архитра́вarxitráv
архітравarxitrav
the lowest part of an entablature; rests immediately on the capitals of the columns
The moldings (or other elements) framing a door, window or other rectangular opening.
the molding around a door or window
Examples
3 sentencesSand the architrave before painting it.
The window will look less ugly once it's surrounded by the architrave.
The floor, the walls, the architraves and the ceilings are all covered in bees.
Translations
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Origin
First attested 1563, borrowed from Italian architrave, from archi- (“main”) + trave (“beamFirst attested 1563, borrowed from Italian architrave, from archi- (“main”) + trave (“beam”).
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Forms
plural: architraves| Singular | architrave |
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