Definition of post-and-lintel
: of or relating to a system of architectural construction based on vertical supports and horizontal beams as distinguished from systems based on arches or vaults
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“Post-and-lintel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/post-and-lintel. Accessed 7 May. 2021.
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