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Astragal
Meaning
Noun
●
In Anatomy:
Synonym of
astragalus
: the
bone
forming
the
ball
of the
ankle
joint.
●
A
die
, especially a four-sided
die
historically
made from or in
imitation
of an
ankle
bone.
●
In Architecture:
A
semicircular
molding
separating
the
architrave
at the
top
or
bottom
of a column.
●
A
tool
used to
mold
such
features
;
similar
tool
s used for
connecting
panes
of
glass
in a window.
●
In Weapons:
A
circular
molding
near
the
mouth
of a cannon.
●
In Botany:
A
locoweed
of the
genus
Astragalus.
●
In Architecture:
A
molding
attached
to
double doors
to
prevent
drafts.
●
A
bracket
used to
fix
downpipes
to the
wall
of a building.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
astragal
English
ἀστράγαλος
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Astragalus
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