Meaning of the word entablature in English
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entablature
US /ɪnˈtæb.lə.tʃər/
UK /enˈtæb.lə.tʃə/
Noun
a horizontal, continuous lintel on a classical building supported by columns or a wall, comprising the architrave, frieze, and cornice.
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The ancient Greek temple featured a beautifully carved entablature.
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The architect carefully designed the proportions of the entablature to match the columns.
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