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lintel Synonyms
Another word for lintel
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• noun (Context 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.
Usage Example
"During the renovation of the historic farmhouse, the carpenter had to replace the rotting wooden header above the main entrance."
Strongest
header
Strong
beam
crossbeam
crosspiece
transom
Opposites of lintel
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threshold
sill
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Lintel. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/lintel