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Lintel

A horizontal supporting member, installed above an opening such as a window or a door, that serves to carry the weight of the wall above it.

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Building materials; Lintel

A lintel can be a load-bearing building component, a decorative architectural element, or a combined ornamented structural item. It is often found over portals, doors, and windows.

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