Definition of Architrave. Meaning of Architrave. Synonyms of Architrave

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Definition of Architrave

Architrave
Architrave Ar"chi*trave, n. [F. architrave, fr. It. architrave; pref. archi- + trave beam, L. trabs.] (Arch.) (a) The lower division of an entablature, or that part which rests immediately on the column, esp. in classical architecture. See Column. (b) The group of moldings, or other architectural member, above and on both sides of a door or other opening, especially if square in form.

Meaning of Architrave from wikipedia

- Look up architrave in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. In classical architecture, an architrave (/ˈɑːrkɪtreɪv/; from Italian: architrave "chief beam",...
- elements of classical architecture, and are commonly divided into the architrave (the supporting member immediately above; equivalent to the lintel in...
- (tainía): "band" or "ribbon") is a small "fillet" molding near the top of the architrave in a Doric column. In classical architecture, the entire structure above...
- secondary context, a granite architrave with the cartouches of Hor and Sekhemre Khutawy Khabaw was found. The architrave probably originated in Memphis...
- The hieroglyphs on an architrave in the Temple of Seti I at Abydos (read from right to left). The names of Seti I and Ramesses II are overlaid in the same...
- which consists (from top to bottom) of the cornice, the frieze, and the architrave. Where a triangular pediment is above the entablature, the cornice continues...
- in 1758 from the order and number of the holes on the front frieze and architrave, to which the bronze letters had been affixed by projecting tines. According...
- Khnumhotep (Ancient Egyptian: ẖnm.w-ḥtp(.w)) and Niankhkhnum (Ancient Egyptian: nj-ꜥnḫ-ẖnm.w) were two male ancient Egyptian royal servants. The men shared...
- the Twenty-Four Elders in medaillons and the Lamb as the keystone. The architrave is divided in two tiers. The upper one is slightly tilted and shows Christ...
- projection used near the top of the architrave of the Doric order in classical architecture. At the top of the architrave blocks, a row of six guttae below...