Lintel

['lɪnt(ə)l] or ['lɪntl]

(n.) A horizontal member spanning an opening, and carrying the superincumbent weight by means of its strength in resisting crosswise fracture.

Typist: Melba

n. Head-piece (of a door-frame or a window-frame).

Edited by Bradley

n. the piece of timber or stone over a doorway: the headpiece of a door or casement.

Checker: Terrance