L'impost
Example: L'impost de la porta suporta tot el pes de l'estructura.
Definition
"L'impost" refers to the horizontal structural element, usually a beam or ledge, placed above a door or window that supports the weight of the structure above it and distributes the load to the sides.
Translations
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el dintel -
de deurstijl -
le linteau -
der Türsturz
Etymology
The word "l'impost" comes from the Latin 'impostum', which means 'placed upon' or 'imposed'. It originally described something laid or set upon a structure, fitting its engineering use as a supportive beam above openings. Did you know that this term is related to the English word 'impost', which also refers to a supporting architectural element?
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"L'impost" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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