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molding vs architrave

architrave vs molding

molding and architrave both are nouns.

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

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