architrave

• Существительное, обозначающее молдинг или обрамление вокруг двери или окна, или нижнюю часть антаблемента, опирающуюся непосредственно на капители колонн.

A noun referring to the molding or frame around a door or window, or the lowest part of an entablature that rests directly on the capitals of columns.

1. Molding around a door or windowC2formalart

   The decorative molding or frame that surrounds a door, window, or other opening.

   Архитрав

   • The craftsman carved intricate patterns into the wooden architrave.
   • The architrave around the front door was painted white.
   • They replaced the old architrave with a modern design.

   Synonymscasingframemoldingsurroundtrim

2. Lowest part of an entablatureC2formalart

   In classical architecture, the lowest horizontal section of an entablature, resting directly on the capitals of columns.

   Архитрав

   • The architrave of the Greek temple was adorned with marble reliefs.
   • The columns support the architrave, which in turn holds the frieze.
   • The architect studied the proportions of the architrave in ancient buildings.