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moulding vs architrave

architrave vs moulding

moulding and architrave both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
moulding Yes No No No
architrave Yes No No No
As nouns, architrave is a hyponym of moulding; that is, architrave is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than moulding:
  • moulding: a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing
  • architrave: the molding around a door or window
moulding (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
a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge the molding around a door or window
a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing
sculpture produced by molding
Difference between moulding and architrave

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