Thresholds are an important part of architecture, as they are the points of entry and exit for a building. The term THRESHOLDS can be broken down into several related terms: DOORSILLS (9 letters), ONSETS (6 letters), EVES (4 letters), LINTELS (7 letters), CUSPS (5 letters), LIMENS (6 letters), and DOORSTEPS (9 letters). Doorsills are the bottom part of a door frame, while ONSETS are the top part of a door frame. Eves are the lower edges of a roof, while Lintels are the horizontal pieces of stone or wood that support the weight of the wall above a door or window. CUSPS are the pointed arches that form the top of a doorway, while Limens are the thresholds of a doorway. Finally, Doorsteps are the steps leading up to a doorway.