noun
- A horizontal structural member that spans an opening (such as a door or window) and supports the weight above it; also spelled lintel.
Usage: Variant spelling of lintel, less common in modern usage.; Architectural term.
Examples
- The stone lintol above the doorway was carved with decorative patterns.
- The architect specified a reinforced concrete lintol to support the brick wall above the window.
- Over time, the wooden lintol began to sag under the weight of the structure.