Definition of Archetrave
Architrave, the lowest part of an entablature, resting immediately
on the capital.
- Wikipedia
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.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- (architecture)The lowest part of an entablature; rests on the capitals of the columns
- (architecture) The mouldings (or other elements) framing a door, window or other rectangular opening
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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