astragal
nounEtymology From Ancient Greek ἀστράγαλος (astrágalos). Doublet of astragalus.
8 senses
- 1Synonym of anklebone: the bone forming the ball of the…
- 2A die, especially a four-sided die historically made…
- 3A semicircular molding separating the architrave at the…
- 4A tool used to mold such features; similar tools used…
- 5A circular molding near the mouth of a cannon.
- 6Synonym of milkvetch: a plant of the genus Astragalus.
- 7A molding attached to double doors to prevent drafts.
- 8A bracket used to fix downpipes to the wall of a building.
2
A die, especially a four-sided die historically made from or in imitation of an ankle bone.
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3
Architecture A semicircular molding separating the architrave at the top or bottom of a column.
4
A tool used to mold such features; similar tools used for connecting panes of glass in a window.
5
Engineering, Government, Military, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Politics, Tools, War, Weaponry A circular molding near the mouth of a cannon.
7
Architecture A molding attached to double doors to prevent drafts.
8
A bracket used to fix downpipes to the wall of a building.
- Derived terms
- astragalin
- Related terms
- astragalar, astragaloid, astragalomancy, astragalus