ARCHITRAVES | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Architrave

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

mid 16th century: from French, from Italian, from archi- ‘chief’ + -trave from Latin trabs, trab- ‘a beam’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈɑːkɪtreɪv
Dialects: British English
Definition:

(in classical architecture) a main beam resting across the tops of columns, specifically the lower third entablature

Short Definition:

(in classical architecture) main beam resting across tops of columns

Examples:
  • the architrave includes a Greek key design and other symbols
  • an epigram was inscribed on the architrave
Definition:

the moulded frame round a doorway or window

Short Definition:

moulded frame around doorway or window

Examples:
  • sash windows and decorative architraves contribute to the charm of the house

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