doorarchitrave
nounUK /ˈdɔːrɑːkɪtreɪv/
US /ˈdɔːrɑːrkɪtreɪv/
The pretty frame around a door that makes it look neat and finished.
The carpenter added a wooden doorarchitrave around the doorway to hide the rough edges.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A decorative strip of wood or stone along the top and sides of a doorway.
The old house had a carved doorarchitrave above the entrance.
3. The inner facing of a door opening that covers the gap between the wall and the frame.
Paint the doorarchitrave white to match the walls.
4. A protective edging fixed around a door to stop drafts and wear.
We replaced the worn doorarchitrave to keep the cold air out.