Lintel

/ˈlɪn.təl/

Synonyms for "lintel" (42 found)

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Closest matches (9)

archwayback doorbarwaybulkheadcarriage entrancecellar doorcellarway
Noun(2 words)

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Related words (21)

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4 relation types

More general

3 entries
architectural elementbeamstructural member

More specific

3 entries
steel lintelstone lintelwooden lintel

Collocations

5 entries
concrete lintellintel heightsteel lintelstone lintelwooden lintel

Inflections

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Sample sentences

5 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

The heavy stone lintel above the main doorway was carved with the family's crest.

Source: tatoeba (13565827)

In older buildings, a wooden lintel can sometimes sag or rot, requiring replacement.

Source: tatoeba (13565829)

The architect specified a steel I-beam to act as the lintel to support the brickwork over the large window opening.

Source: tatoeba (13565831)

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.

Source: wiktionary

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