Post And Lintel (Noun)
Meaning
A structure consisting of vertical beams (posts) supporting a horizontal beam (lintel).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The ancient temple's entrance was formed by a massive stone post_and_lintel structure that had withstood the test of time.
- A simple post_and_lintel system was used to construct the doorframe of the traditional Japanese house.
- In ancient Greece, architects favored the use of post_and_lintel systems to create grand entranceways for their iconic buildings.
- The stone post_and_lintel above the doorway was gracefully adorned with intricate carvings that added to the building's historical charm.
- Egyptian tombs often feature a post_and_lintel structure at the entrance, typically decorated with hieroglyphics that convey the deceased person's life story.