- 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. Source: opted
- 2. n. The face of a crab. Source: opted
- 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. Source: webster
- 4. The space between two triglyphs of the Doric frieze, which,among the ancients, was often adorned with carved work. See Illust.of Entablature. Source: adambom
- 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. Source: ecdict
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