Lintel

Pronunciation: /ˈlɪntəl/

Definitions of lintel

noun a horizontal beam supporting the weight above a door or window

Example Sentences

A1 The lintel above the door was made of wood.

A2 They painted the lintel a bright red color to match the front door.

B1 The lintel of the ancient temple was intricately carved with symbols.

B2 The lintel of the cathedral was adorned with beautiful stained glass.

C1 The lintel of the historic building was carefully preserved during renovation.

C2 The lintel of the castle entrance was a masterpiece of medieval architecture.

Examples of lintel in a Sentence

formal The lintel above the doorway was intricately carved with symbols of prosperity and good fortune.

informal Make sure to watch your head when passing under that lintel, it's a bit low.

slang I bumped my head on the dang lintel again, I swear it's out to get me.

figurative The lintel of tradition and expectations weighed heavily on her as she tried to forge her own path.

Grammatical Forms of lintel

• past tense: linteled
• plural: lintels
• comparative: more lintel
• superlative: most lintel
• present tense: lintels
• future tense: will lintel
• perfect tense: have linteled
• continuous tense: is linteling
• singular: lintel
• positive degree: lintel
• infinitive: to lintel
• gerund: linteling
• participle: linteling

Origin and Evolution of lintel

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'lintel' originated from the Latin word 'līmitāris' meaning 'of a boundary'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'lintel' evolved to specifically refer to the horizontal support at the top of a door or window frame, marking the boundary between the interior and exterior of a building.