1. decorative cloths hung in front of an altar or covering the front of an altar
Usage: ecclesiastical
2. the frontal bones of the skull
Usage: anatomy; medical

Examples

• The church decorated the altar with elaborate gold frontals for Easter.
• The priest carefully arranged the silk frontals before the service.
• Medieval frontals often featured intricate embroidery and religious symbols.
• The anatomy student identified the frontals during the skull examination.
• Damage to the frontals can affect cognitive function.
• The museum displayed antique frontals from various European cathedrals.