\Fron"tal\, a. [Cf. F. 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.

\Fron"tal\, n. [F. frontal, fronteau, OF. Frontel,
frontal, L. frontale an ornament for the forehead, frontlet.
See {Front}.]
1. Something worn on the forehead or face; a frontlet; as:
   (a) An ornamental band for the hair.
   (b) (Mil.) The metal face guard of a soldier.
2. (Arch.) A little pediment over a door or window.
3. (Eccl.) 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.
4. (Med.) A medicament or application for the forehead.
   [Obs.] --Quincy.
5. (Anat.) 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.