1. a narrow flat molding or fillet, especially one separating other moldings
Usage: architecture

Examples

• The architect added a decorative listel between the larger moldings.
• A thin listel separated the carved sections of the column.
• The listel provided a clean visual break in the ornate facade.
• Classical buildings often feature listels as subtle decorative elements.
• The restoration required matching the original listel’s proportions exactly.