Lintel

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Meanings of Lintel

   
Noun
  • A strong beam that goes across the top of a door or window to hold up the wall above it.
   

Explanation of the word: Lintel

A lintel is a strong piece of wood or stone that goes across the top of a door or window. It helps hold up the wall above it.

   

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Translations for the word: Lintel

   
hindi
लिंटेल in हिंदी

liṇṭel

कड़ी in हिंदी

kaṛī

दरवाज़े की कड़ी in हिंदी

darvāze kī kaṛī

   
   

Antonyms for the word: Lintel

threshold
   

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Lintel

A lintel is a horizontal beam that is placed over a door or window to support the weight of the wall above it.

You pronounce 'lintel' like this: 'LIN-tuhl'.

The word 'lintel' comes from the Old French word 'linteau', which means a beam or a support.

The word 'lintel' in Kannada is 'ಕೋಣೆ' (Kōṇe).