Simple Definition of lintel

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lintel

noun

plural lintels
: a piece of wood or stone that lies across the top of a door or window and holds the weight of the structure above it

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“Lintel.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/lintel. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.

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