architrave

• POS: Noun
• HYPHEN: ar=chi=trave

CIDE DICTIONARY

architrave, n. [F. architrave, fr. It. architrave; pref. archi- + trave beam, L. trabs.].

 The lower division of an entablature, or that part which rests immediately on the column, esp. in classical architecture. See Column.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

architrave, n.
1 (in classical architecture) a main beam resting across the tops of columns.
2 the moulded frame around a doorway or window.
3 a moulding round the exterior of an arch.

Etymology

F f. It. (as ARCH-, trave f. L trabs trabis beam)

ROGET THESAURUS

architrave

Summit

N summit, summity, top, peak, vertex, apex, zenith, pinnacle, acme, culmination, meridian, utmost height, ne plus utra, height, pitch, maximum, climax, culminating point, crowning point, turning point, turn of the tide, fountain head, water shed, water parting, sky, pole, tip, tip top, crest, crow's nest, cap, truck, nib, end, crown, brow, head, nob, noddle, pate, capsheaf, high places, heights, topgallant mast, sky scraper, quarter deck, hurricane deck, architrave, frieze, cornice, coping stone, zoophorus, capital, epistyle, sconce, pediment, entablature, tympanum, ceiling, attic, loft, garret, house top, upper story, summit conference, summit, peak of achievement, peak of performance, peaks and troughs, peaks and valleys (in graphs), highest &c (high), top, top most, upper most, tiptop, culminating, meridian, meridional, capital, head, polar, supreme, supernal, topgallant, atop, at the top of the tree, en flute, fleur deau.