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friezes

/ˈfriːzɪz/ /ˈfrizɪz/

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Fries, Wollstoff

A kind of coarse woolen cloth or stuff with a shaggy or tufted (friezed) nap on one side.

Examples :

"The shepherd wore a thick coat made of friezes to protect him from the harsh winter wind. "

Der Schäfer trug einen dicken Mantel aus Fries, um sich vor dem rauen Winterwind zu schützen.

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Fries, Friese

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.

Examples :

"The museum's grand hall featured intricate friezes depicting scenes from ancient Greek mythology, carved in a band around the top of the walls. "

Die große Halle des Museums wies kunstvolle Friese auf, die Szenen aus der antiken griechischen Mythologie darstellten und als Band um die Oberseite der Wände geschnitzt waren.

architecture art

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fries, Friese

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

Examples :

"The museum room featured beautiful friezes depicting scenes from ancient Greek myths, carved into the walls near the ceiling. "

Der Museumsraum zeigte wunderschöne Friese, die Szenen aus der antiken griechischen Mythologie darstellten und in die Wände in der Nähe der Decke gemeißelt waren.

architecture art building style

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Fries, Bildfries

A banner with a series of pictures.

Examples :

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

Das Klassenzimmer hatte einen Alphabet-Fries, der für jeden Buchstaben ein Tier zeigte.

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