lintel
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈlɪntəl/
Definition
A horizontal structural support spanning the opening between two vertical posts or walls, such as a door or window frame.
Examples
The ancient temple featured an intricately carved stone lintel above the main entrance.
Cracks appeared in the plaster because the wooden lintel above the window had begun to rot.
Architects often use steel beams as a lintel when building modern homes with wide glass doors.
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