Meaning
A horizontal structural beam spanning an opening, such as between the uprights of a door or a window, and which supports the wall above.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English lyntel, from Old French lintel, from Vulgar Latin *līntellus, for *līmitellus, diminutive noun from līmes. Equivalent to limit + -el.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
threshold
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 11 recorded puzzles: