Associations to the word «Lintel»

Wiktionary

LINTEL, noun. (architecture) A horizontal structural beam spanning an opening, such as between the uprights of a door or a window, and which supports the wall above.
LINTEL, proper noun. (computing) The computing environment of the Linux operating system running on an Intel CPU; mostly in a server.

Dictionary definition

LINTEL, noun. Horizontal beam used as a finishing piece over a door or window.

Wise words

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