English Dictionary

frieze

/ˈfɹiːz/

noun

(architecture) That part of the entablature of an order which is between the architrave and cornice. It is a flat member or face, either uniform or broken by triglyphs, and often enriched with figures and other ornaments of sculpture.

The frieze on the wall depicted a scene from ancient mythology.

意味（1）

(architecture) That part of the entablature of an order which is between the architrave and cornice. It is a flat member or face, either uniform or broken by triglyphs, and often enriched with figures and other ornaments of sculpture.

意味（2）

Any sculptured or richly ornamented band in a building or, by extension, in rich pieces of furniture.

意味（3）

A banner with a series of pictures.

The classroom had an alphabet frieze that showed an animal for each letter.