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en.tab.la.ture \in-'tab-l*-.chu.(*)r, -ch*r, -.t(y)u.(*)r\ n [obs. F, 
   modif. of It intavolatura, fr. intavolare to put on a boar]d or table, fr. 
   in- (fr. L) + tavola board, table, fr. L tabula - more at TABLE : the upper 
   section of a wall or story that usu. is supported on columns o r pilasters 
   and that in classical orders consists of architrave, frieze, and cornice; 
   also : a similar part (as an elevated support for a machine part)