Thesaurus: entablature

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1. n. The superstructure which lies horizontally upon the columns. See Illust. of Column, Cornice.
2. n. (architecture) the structure consisting of the part of a classical temple above the columns between a capital and the roof
3. The superstructure which lies horizontally upon the columns. See Illust. of Column, Cornice. Note: It is commonly divided into architrave, the part immediately above the column; frieze, the central space; and cornice, the upper projecting moldings. Parker.
4. The superstructure which lies horizontally upon the columns.See Illust. of Column, Cornice.
5. n:100 n. (architecture) the structure consisting of the part of a classical temple above the columns between a capital and the roof