architrave

🇺🇸 /ˈɑːrkɪtreɪv/ 🇬🇧 /ˈɑːkɪtreɪv/
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noun
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The main horizontal beam above a door or window that supports the wall above it.

The beautifully carved architrave added a touch of elegance to the entrance.

translation

n. The main horizontal beam above a door or window that supports the wall above it.

Word Forms

Plural architraves