Lintel

Synonyms of lintel

• beam
• crossbeam
• header

Antonyms of lintel

• foundation
• base
• footing

Collocations of lintel

stone lintel

Frequency: 80 %

The stone lintel above the doorway was intricately carved.

carved lintel

Frequency: 70 %

The carved lintel depicted scenes from mythology.

wooden lintel

Frequency: 65 %

The wooden lintel sagged slightly under the weight of the roof.

decorative lintel

Frequency: 60 %

The decorative lintel added a touch of elegance to the entrance.

ancient lintel

Frequency: 45 %

The ancient lintel bore inscriptions from a long-forgotten civilization.

Idiomatic Expressions for lintel

• Phrase: under the lintel
  Meaning: refers to something being below or inside the entrance of a building
  Usage: The cat ran under the lintel to escape the rain.