frieze

UK
/friːz/
US
/friz/

Translations

friezeadjective
UK
/friːz/
US
/friz/
Used attributively to describe items made of frieze cloth or relating to an architectural frieze.
friezenoun
friezes
pl
UK
/friːz/
US
/friz/
The frieze on the building depicted scenes from ancient mythology.
Фриз на здании изображал сцены из древней мифологии.
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friezeadjective
Made of frieze cloth or relating to an architectural frieze.
He buttoned up his warm frieze coat before stepping outside.
friezenoun
A broad horizontal band of sculpted or painted decoration, especially on a wall near the ceiling.
The ancient temple was adorned with a frieze depicting scenes of mythology.
A heavy, coarse woolen cloth with a nap, usually on one side.
The coat was made from a durable frieze, perfect for the harsh winter weather.