metope, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ; meta` with, between + opening, hole, the hole in the frieze between the beam ends.].
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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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The face of a crab. [
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" In the Parthenon, groups of centaurs and heroes in high relief occupy the metopes."
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