noun๐ShareA semicircular molding separating the architrave at the top or bottom of a column."The architect pointed to the column, explaining that the small, rounded astragal separated the plain architrave from the column's base. "architecturebuildingpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA tool used to mold such features; similar tools used for connecting panes of glass in a window."The carpenter used an astragal to create the decorative molding around the doorway. "architecturematerialbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA circular molding near the mouth of a cannon."The cannon's astragal, a decorative ring, marked where the barrel widened. "partmilitaryweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA molding attached to double doors to prevent drafts."The building manager installed a new astragal on the office's double doors to keep the cold air out. "architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐Share(roof plumbing) A bracket used to fix downpipes to the wall of a building."The plumber secured the downpipe to the brick wall using a sturdy astragal. "architecturebuildingmaterialtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe anklebone."The child pointed to his astragal after tripping and said it hurt. "anatomybodymedicinephysiologypartorganChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA herb of the genus Astragalus."My doctor recommended I take astragal to help boost my immune system during cold and flu season. "plantmedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareGaming with one or more dice."The archaeologist found ancient astragal near the old board game, suggesting people in that era enjoyed gaming with dice. "gameentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA die."The ancient Roman game used astragals instead of dice; each astragal had different numbers on its four sides. "gamenumberChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThat which has been diced."Cut onions, carrots and celery into medium dice."architecturepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAny of several plants indigenous to the western United States, of genus Oxytropis or Astragalus."The botanist identified the small, pea-like flowers as an astragal, a type of plant native to the American West. "plantnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading