ETYM Old Fren. entablature: cf. It intavolatura, from Late Lat. intabulare to construct a basis; Latin in + tabulatum board work, flooring, from tabula. Related to Table.
The part of a classical temple above the columns between a capital and the roof.
Wall that rests on top of columns.
Architecture, wall resting on capitals of columns, comprising architrave, frieze and cornice.
In classical architecture, the upper part of an order, situated above the column and principally composed of the architrave, frieze, and cornice.