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astragal

/ˈæstrəɡəl/ /ˈæstrəˌɡæl/

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noun

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

Examples :

"The architect pointed to the column, explaining that the small, rounded astragal separated the plain architrave from the column's base. "

architecture building part

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

Examples :

"The carpenter used an astragal to create the decorative molding around the doorway. "

architecture material building

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noun

A circular molding near the mouth of a cannon.

Examples :

"The cannon's astragal, a decorative ring, marked where the barrel widened. "

part military weapon

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noun

A molding attached to double doors to prevent drafts.

Examples :

"The building manager installed a new astragal on the office's double doors to keep the cold air out. "

architecture building

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

Examples :

"The plumber secured the downpipe to the brick wall using a sturdy astragal. "

architecture building material technical

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noun

Examples :

"The child pointed to his astragal after tripping and said it hurt. "

anatomy body medicine physiology part organ

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A herb of the genus Astragalus.

Examples :

"My doctor recommended I take astragal to help boost my immune system during cold and flu season. "

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noun

Gaming with one or more dice.

Examples :

"The archaeologist found ancient astragal near the old board game, suggesting people in that era enjoyed gaming with dice. "

game entertainment

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noun

Examples :

"The ancient Roman game used astragals instead of dice; each astragal had different numbers on its four sides. "

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noun

That which has been diced.

Examples :

"Cut onions, carrots and celery into medium dice."

architecture part

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

Examples :

"The botanist identified the small, pea-like flowers as an astragal, a type of plant native to the American West. "

plant nature biology