metope

American  

[met-uh-pee, -ohp] / ˈmɛt əˌpi, -oʊp /

noun

Architecture.

1. any of the square spaces, either decorated or plain, between triglyphs in the Doric frieze.

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metope British  

/ ˈmɛtəpɪ, ˈmɛtəʊp /

noun

1. architect a square space between two triglyphs in a Doric frieze

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Etymology

Origin of metope

First recorded in 1555–65, metope is from the Greek word metópē

Example Sentences

This metope, as drawn by Carrey, appears to have contained a nearly nude male figure, standing, and a draped figure of a woman, or citharist, holding a lyre.

From A Catalogue of Sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, Volume I (of 2) by Smith, A. H.

This metope, the 26th in the original series, is from the eastern half of the south side of the temple.

From A Catalogue of Sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, Volume I (of 2) by Smith, A. H.

The left arm is concealed in the chlamys, which Theseus wears in this metope.

From A Catalogue of Sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, Volume I (of 2) by Smith, A. H.

This metope was formed of two slabs, of which the upper is wanting.—Presented by S. Angell, Esq.

From A Catalogue of Sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, Volume I (of 2) by Smith, A. H.

Fragment with the upper moulding of a metope, and with a circular object in relief, which has a round depression in the centre.

From A Catalogue of Sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, Volume I (of 2) by Smith, A. H.