Peace fired once, the shot striking the lintel of the passage doorway.

A shadow leapt aside as her spell struck the lintel, exploding into red sparks.

A bullet struck the lintel of the door, and embedded itself deeply in the woodwork just above Keewin's head.

It struck the lintel over the widow's head, was shattered, and sent down upon her a shower of villainously smelling sparks.

It is very clear that my young friend's shot has struck the lintel, for the Post is shaken (Amos ix.