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Astragal
Astragal meaning
Synonym of anklebone: 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. | A semicircular molding separating the architrave at the top or bottom of a column.
Example sentences (3)
Below their caps, an astragal molding encircles the column like a ring.
Its glass storm panes are supported by metal Astragal bars running vertically or diagonally.
Unlike the Doric and Ionic column capitals, a Corinthian capital has no neck beneath it, just a ring-like astragal molding or a banding that forms the base of the capital, recalling the base of the legendary basket.