architrave

ar·chi·trave  (ärk-trv)

n.

1. The lowermost part of an entablature in classical architecture that rests directly on top of a column. Also called epistyle.

2. The molding around a door or window.

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[French, from Old French, from Old Italian : archi-, archi- + trave, beam (from Latin trabs, trab-; see treb- in Indo-European roots).]

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architrave [ˈɑːkɪˌtreɪv]

n Architect

1. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Architecture) the lowest part of an entablature that bears on the columns

2. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Architecture) a moulding around a doorway, window opening, etc.

[via French from Italian, from archi- + trave beam, from Latin trabs]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	architrave - the molding around a door or window moulding, molding - a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing
	2.	architrave - the lowest part of an entablature; rests immediately on the capitals of the columns entablature - (architecture) the structure consisting of the part of a classical temple above the columns between a capital and the roof support - supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation; "the statue stood on a marble support"

Translations

architrave [ˈɑːkɪtreɪv] N → arquitrabe m

architrave

n (Archit) → Architrav m; (= frame) → architravähnliche Einfassung (für Tür)