Metope

[metәup]

Definition

(n.) The space between two triglyphs of the Doric frieze, which, among the ancients, was often adorned with carved work. See Illust. of Entablature.

(n.) The face of a crab.

Typist: Ted

Definition

n. (archit.) the space between the triglyphs in the frieze of the Doric order generally ornamented with carved work: the face forehead frontal surface generally.—adj. Metop′ic.—ns. Met′opism the condition of having a persistent metopic or frontal suture.

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