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architrave vs molding

molding vs architrave

architrave and molding both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
architrave Yes No No No
molding Yes No No No
As nouns, molding is a hypernym of architrave; that is, molding is a word with a broader meaning than architrave:
  • architrave: the molding around a door or window
  • molding: a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing
Other hypernyms of architrave include moulding.
architrave (noun) molding (noun)
the lowest part of an entablature; rests immediately on the capitals of the columns a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied
the molding around a door or window the act of creating something by casting it in a mold
a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge
a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing
sculpture produced by molding
Difference between architrave and molding

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