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

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  1. n. The space between two triglyphs of the Doric frieze, which, among the ancients, was often adorned with carved work. See Illust. of Entablature.
  2. n. The face of a crab.
  3. 1. (Arch.) The space between two triglyphs of the Doric frieze, which, among the ancients, was often adorned with carved work. See Illust. of Entablature. 2. (Zoöl.) The face of a crab. Note: In the Parthenon, groups of centaurs and heroes in high relief occupy the metopes.
  4. The space between two triglyphs of the Doric frieze, which,among the ancients, was often adorned with carved work. See Illust.of Entablature.
  5. 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.