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. [1913 Webster]