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astragal [as-truh-guh l] ExamplesWord Origin 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.
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) Examples from the Web for astragal Historical Examples of astragal
The style of carving of the cymatium with its astragal should be the Lesbian.
Vitruvius
It is distinguished from the astragal because it casts less of a shadow above and below.
J. S. Zerbe
At the bottom the capital should be of the thickness of the top of the column omitting the congé and astragal.
Vitruvius
An enlarged section of the astragal mould which is grooved to fit on the bar which forms the rebate is also shown.
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.
William Fairham
British Dictionary definitions for astragal astragal noun
- architect
- Also called: beada 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