architrave

3 definitions found

architrave - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  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.
         [1913 Webster]

  Epistyle \Ep"i*style\, n. [L. epistylium, Gr. ?; 'epi` upon + ?
     column: cf. F. ['e]pistyle.] (Anc. Arch.)
     A massive piece of stone or wood laid immediately on the
     abacus of the capital of a column or pillar; -- now called
     architrave.
     [1913 Webster]

architrave - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  architrave
      n 1: the molding around a door or window
      2: the lowest part of an entablature; rests immediately on the
         capitals of the columns