astragal

[ as-truh-guhl ]

/ ˈæs trə gəl /

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noun Architecture, Furniture.

a small convex molding cut into the form of a string of beads.Compare bead and reel.

a plain convex molding; bead.

a molding attached to one or both meeting stiles of a pair of double doors in order to prevent drafts.

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Origin of astragal

1555–65; <Latin astragalus<Greek astrágalos a vertebra, the huckle-bone, a molding, a kind of vetch; in plural, dice (i.e., huckle-bones)

Words nearby astragal

astounding, astr-, A-strabismus, astrachan, astraddle, astragal, astragalectomy, astragalus, astrakhan, astral, astral body

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How to use astragal in a sentence

The style of carving of the cymatium with its astragal should be the Lesbian.
Ten Books on Architecture|Vitruvius
An enlarged section of the astragal mould which is grooved to fit on the bar which forms the rebate is also shown.
Woodwork Joints|William Fairham
Fig. 257 is similar to the above, with the exception that the rail of the door is rebated (G) to receive the astragal moulding.
Woodwork Joints|William Fairham
Fig. 265 is a rebated joint with loose tongue-slip and astragal mould, suitable for frames over 11⁄4 in.
Woodwork Joints|William Fairham

The astragal of the muzzle or neck of a gun; it is the next ring from the mouth backwards.
The Sailor's Word-Book|William Henry Smyth

British Dictionary definitions for astragal

astragal

/ (ˈæstrəɡəl) /

noun

architect

Also called: bead a small convex moulding, usually with a semicircular cross section
a moulding having the form of a string of beads

carpentry a glazing bar, esp in a bookcase

anatomy the ankle or anklebone

Word Origin for astragal

C17: from Latin astragalus, from Greek astragalos anklebone, hence, small round moulding

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