lintel

[Lin·tel]

In architecture, a lintel is the beam or other support at the top of a door or window. Most lintels are decorative as well as providing structural support.

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A horizontal member spanning an opening, and carrying the superincumbent weight by means of its strength in resisting crosswise fracture.

Noun
horizontal beam used as a finishing piece over a door or window


n.
A horizontal member spanning an opening, and carrying the superincumbent weight by means of its strength in resisting crosswise fracture.


Lintel

Lin"tel , n. [OE. lintel, F. linteau, LL. lintellus, for limitellus, a dim. fr. L. limes limit. See Limit.] (Arch.) A horizontal member spanning an opening, and carrying the superincumbent weight by means of its strength in resisting crosswise fracture.

A horizontal member spanning an opening, and carrying the superincumbent weight by means of its strength in resisting crosswise fracture.

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