Meaning of the word entablature in English

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entablature

US /ɪnˈtæb.lə.tʃər/
UK /enˈtæb.lə.tʃə/
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Noun

a horizontal, continuous lintel on a classical building supported by columns or a wall, comprising the architrave, frieze, and cornice.

Example:
The ancient Greek temple featured a beautifully carved entablature.
The architect carefully designed the proportions of the entablature to match the columns.