ETYM Old Fren. lintel, French linteau, Late Lat. lintellus, for limitellus, a dim. from Latin limes limit. Related to Limit.
(Architecture) A horizontal member spanning an opening, and carrying the superincumbent weight by means of its strength in resisting crosswise fracture.
Horizontal beam supporting the load above a door.
(Architecture) Pièce horizontale au-dessus d'une baie.
(Architecture) Pièce horizontale au-dessus d'une baie.