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architrave

/ˈɑː.kɪ.treɪv/

/ˈɑr.kɪ.treɪv/

Translations

architravenoun

architraves

/ˈɑː.kɪ.treɪv/

/ˈɑr.kɪ.treɪv/

architraveTerme d’architecture.

The ancient temple's architrave was intricately carved with scenes from mythology.

L’architrave du temple antique était finement sculptée de scènes de mythologie.

Synonyms

architraveadjective

/ˈɑː.kɪ.treɪv/

/ˈɑːr.kɪ.treɪv/

Attributive use: placed before another noun to denote relation to an architrave.

Additional translations

architravéTerme technique rare en architecture.

architravenoun

The lowest part of an entablature in classical architecture, resting directly on the columns.

The ancient temple's architrave was intricately carved with scenes from mythology.

A molding around a door or window.

The architrave around the living room door was painted white to match the trim.

architraveadjective

Relating to or serving as an architrave; used before another noun to describe molding, trim, or structural elements associated with an architrave.

The restoration team replaced the damaged architrave molding with an exact replica.