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1. Metope
   In architecture a metope or metopse is the space between two triglyphs of the Doric frieze, which, in some Greek examples are quite plain and in others ornamented with sculptures. In Roman buildings they are usually carved with ox skulls, but sometimes with pateras, shields, or other devices, and ar...
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2. Metope
   A square panel on the side of a temple, often filled with sculpture in relief.
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3. Metope
   in a sculpture frieze, the square sections between the triglyphs.
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4. metope
   in the Doric frieze, the space between the triglyphs
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5. Metope
   the square space between triglyphs in a doric frieze. See Classical Architecture.
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6. Metope
   Met'o·pe noun [ New Latin , from Greek ...; meta` with, between + ... opening, hole, the hole in the frieze between the beam ends.] 1. (Architecture) The space between two triglyphs of the Doric frieze, which, among the ancients,...
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7. metope
   1. The space between two triglyphs of the Doric frieze, which, among the ancients, was often adorned with carved work. ... 2. <zoology> The face of a crab. ... In the Parthenon, groups of centaurs and heroes in high relief occupy the metopes. ... Origin: NL, fr. Gr.; with, between + opening, h...
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8. Metope
   • (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.
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9. metope
   (from the article `order`) ...the Doric entablature is distinctive. It is composed of projecting triglyphs (units each consisting of three vertical bands separated by grooves) ... In the addition of sculpture to architecture, the determining factor was usually its position on the building. On a Doric temple, for instance, the ... ......
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10. Metope
    (architecture) In classical architecture, a `metope` (μετόπη) is a rectangular architectural element that fills the space between two triglyphs in a Doric frieze, which is a decorative band of alternating triglyphs and metopes above the architrave of a building of the Dori...
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11. Metope
    (mythology) In Greek mythology, `Metope` (Greek: Μετώπη) was a river nymph, the daughter of the river Ladon.<ref name="Apollodorus, Bibliotheca, 3. 12. 6">Apollodorus, Bibliotheca, 3. 12. 6--> Her waters were near the town of Stymphalus in the Peloponne...
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12. Metope
    (producer) `Metope` (Michael Schwanen) is an electronic music producer who has produced many singles on Sender Records and bot=H3llBot-->--> His style is associated with German minimal techno and microhouse.<ref name="srevolt"/> His music features quirky melodies mixed with music...
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