Found 2 items, similar to Lintel.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: lintel
lintel
n : horizontal beam used as a finishing piece over a door or
window [syn:
header]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Lintel
Lintel
\Lin"tel\ (l[i^]n"t[e^]l), n. [OF. 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.
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