ENTABLATURE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does entablature mean? 

• ENTABLATURE (noun)
  The noun ENTABLATURE has 1 sense:

1. (architecture) the structure consisting of the part of a classical temple above the columns between a capital and the roof

  Familiarity information: ENTABLATURE used as a noun is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• ENTABLATURE (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

(architecture) the structure consisting of the part of a classical temple above the columns between a capital and the roof

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("entablature" is a kind of...):

construction; structure (a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts)

Meronyms (parts of "entablature"):

architrave (the lowest part of an entablature; rests immediately on the capitals of the columns)

attic ((architecture) a low wall at the top of the entablature; hides the roof)

cornice (the topmost projecting part of an entablature)

frieze (an architectural ornament consisting of a horizontal sculptured band between the architrave and the cornice)

Domain category:

architecture (the discipline dealing with the principles of design and construction and ornamentation of fine buildings)

Holonyms ("entablature" is a part of...):

temple (an edifice devoted to special or exalted purposes)