astragal

/AE1 S T R AH0 G AH0 L/
noun
  1. 1

    A semicircular molding separating the architrave at the top or bottom of a column.

  2. 2

    A tool used to mold such features; similar tools used for connecting panes of glass in a window.

  3. 3

    A circular molding near the mouth of a cannon.

  4. 4

    A molding attached to double doors to prevent drafts.

  5. 5

    (roof plumbing) A bracket used to fix downpipes to the wall of a building.

noun
  1. 1

    The anklebone.

    syn:ankleboneastragaltalus
  2. 2

    A herb of the genus Astragalus.

    syn:astragallocoweed
noun
  1. 1

    Gaming with one or more dice.

  2. 2

    A die.

  3. 3

    That which has been diced.

    “Cut onions, carrots and celery into medium dice.”

Synonyms

astragals
noun
  1. 1

    Any of several plants indigenous to the western United States, of genus Oxytropis or Astragalus.

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