frontal frontal /ˈfrʌntəl/

adjective

1. () Belonging to the front part  ( frontal )
   belonging to the front part
    A frontal appendage
   a frontal appendage
   
2. Of or adjacent to the forehead or frontal bone  ( frontal )
   of or adjacent to the forehead or frontal bone
    The frontal bone
   the frontal bone
   
   
3. Meeting front to front  ( frontal , head-on )
   meeting front to front
    A frontal attack
   a frontal attack
    A head-on collision
   a head-on collision
   
4. (meteorology) of or relating to the front of an advancing mass of air  ( frontal )
   (meteorology) of or relating to the front of an advancing mass of air
    Frontal rainfall
   frontal rainfall
   

noun

1. The face or front of a building  ( frontage , frontal , facade )
   the face or front of a building
    The building's facade was adorned with intricate carvings.
   The building's facade was adorned with intricate carvings.
   
   
2. A drapery that covers the front of an altar  ( frontal )
   a drapery that covers the front of an altar
   
3. An adornment worn on the forehead  ( frontal , frontlet )
   an adornment worn on the forehead