lintel — English Dictionary

Noun

1. A horizontal structural beam spanning an opening, such as between the uprights of a door or a window, and which supports the wall above.

   Synonyms

   overslaysuperliminaryheader

   Examples

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   Athelny had told him that he lived in a house built by Inigo Jones; he had raved, as he raved over everything, over the balustrade of old oak; and when he came down to open the door for Philip he made him at once admire the elegant carving of the lintel.

   Then we came to a tavern with vine-leaves over the lintel,

Noun

1. horizontal beam used as a finishing piece over a door or window

   Synonyms

   header

   Broader terms

   beam