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astragal |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Astragal \As"tra*gal\, n. [L. astragalus, Gr ? the ankle bone, a molding in the capital of the Ionic column.] 1. (Arch.) A convex molding of rounded surface, generally from half to three quarters of a circle. 2. (Gun.) A round molding encircling a cannon near the mouth. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: astragal n 1: the bone in the ankle that articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle joint [syn: {anklebone}, {astragalus}, {talus}] 2: a beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture [syn: {beading}, {bead}, {beadwork}]
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