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The lower division of an entablature, or that part which rests immediately on the column, esp. in classical architecture. See Column.

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  1. n. The lower division of an entablature, or that part which rests immediately on the column, esp. in classical architecture. See Column.
  2. n. The group of moldings, or other architectural member, above and on both sides of a door or other opening, especially if square in form.
  3. n. the molding around a door or window
  4. n. the lowest part of an entablature; rests immediately on the capitals of the columns
  5. (a) The lower division of an entablature, or that part which rests immediately on the column, esp. in classical architecture. See Column. (b) The group of moldings, or other architectural member, above and on both sides of a door or other opening, especially if square in form.
  6. n:100 n. the molding around a door or window n. the lowest part of an entablature; rests immediately on the capitals of the columns