FRONTAL

Belonging to the front part; being in front; esp. (Anat.),

Of or pertaining to the forehead or the anterior part of the roof of the brain case; as, the frontal bones.

Something worn on the forehead or face; a frontlet; as:

An ornamental band for the hair.

A little pediment over a door or window.

A movable, decorative member in metal, carved wood, or, commonly, in rich stuff or in embroidery, covering the front of the altar. Frontals are usually changed according to the different ceremonies.

A medicament or application for the forehead. [Obs.] Quincy.

The frontal bone, or one of the two frontal bones, of the cranium. Frontal hammer or helve, a forge hammer lifted by a cam, acting upon a "tongue" immediately in front of the hammer head. Raymond.