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Definition of lintel

lintel

/ˈlɪn.təl/
lin · tel
Plural:lintels
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• noun

1

A horizontal structural member, such as a beam of timber, stone, or steel, that spans an opening like a doorway or window to support the weight of the wall above it.

Example

"During the renovation of the historic farmhouse, the carpenter had to replace the rotting wooden lintel above the main entrance."

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• Rhymes for lintel

• Nearby Words

linsang
linseed
lint
lintel
lintless
linty
linum

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'lintel', borrowed from Old French 'lintel', which likely derives from Vulgar Latin '*limitellus', a diminutive form of the Latin 'limen' meaning 'threshold' or 'limes' meaning 'boundary'.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lintel. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lintel
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