trabeate

/trəˈbeɪɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to cover or fit with a horizontal beam or lintel, especially to span an opening.

“The architect chose to trabeate the doorway with a beautifully carved wooden beam.”

2. noun

a horizontal beam or lintel, especially in ancient Greek architecture.

“The ancient Greek temple’s trabeate was a prominent feature of its design.”

Synonyms

  • lintel
  • span

Antonyms

  • brace
  • support