astragal
Noun
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Noun
astragal (plural astragals)
- (anatomy) Synonym of astragalus#English|astragalus: the bone forming the ball of the ankle joint.
- (plural only) Synonym of dice#English|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#English|locoweed of the genus Astragalus.
- (architecture) A molding attached to double doors to prevent drafts.
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