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linteau — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • header noun Text or information placed at the top of a page, document, or section.
  • ledge noun A narrow flat shelf sticking out from a wall, cliff, or other surface.
  • lintel noun A horizontal structural beam spanning an opening, such as between the uprights of a door or a window, and which supports the wall above.
  • sill noun The horizontal ledge at the base of a window or door frame.

Senses

linteau is used for these senses in English:

  • header A horizontal structural or finish piece over an opening.
  • ledge (architecture) A (door or window) lintel.
  • lintel (architectural element) A horizontal structural beam spanning an opening, such as between the uprights of a door or a window, and which supports the wall above.
  • sill (construction) A threshold; horizontal structural member of a building near ground level on a foundation or pilings, or lying on the ground, and bearing the upright portion of a frame; a sill plate.

header — full definition

  1. noun Text or information placed at the top of a page, document, or section.
  2. noun In football (soccer), a shot or pass made by striking the ball with the head.
  3. verb To hit a ball with one's head.

ledge — full definition

  1. noun A narrow flat shelf sticking out from a wall, cliff, or other surface.
  2. noun A ridge or shelf of rock, especially underwater or bearing minerals.

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