ASTRAGAL

beading, bead, beadwork, astragal

(noun) a beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture

anklebone, astragal, astragalus, talus

(noun) the bone in the ankle that articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle joint

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

astragal (plural astragals)

(anatomy) synonym of astragalus: the bone forming the ball of the ankle joint.

(plural only) synonym of dice.

(architecture) A semicircular molding separating the architrave at the top or bottom of a column.

A tool used to mold such features; similar tools used for connecting panes of glass in a window.

(weaponry) A circular molding near the mouth of a cannon.

(botany) synonym of locoweed of the genus Astragalus.

(architecture) A molding attached to double doors to prevent drafts.

Source: Wiktionary

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As"tra*gal, n. Etym: [L. astragalus, Gr.

1. (Arch.)

Definition: A convex molding of rounded surface, generally from half to three quarters of a circle.

2. (Gun.)

Definition: A round molding encircling a cannon near the mouth.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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