ETYM French architrave, from Italian architrave; pref. archi- + trave beam, Latin trabs.
1. The lowest part of an entablature; rests immediately on the capitals of the columns.
2. The molding around a door or window.
Parts surrounding a door or window, especially the top.
Beam resting directly on columns; epistyle; molding at head and sides of window or doorway.
Fait sur ou avec des architraves.
(Architecture) Partie inférieure d'un entablement.