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astragals

/ˈæstrəɡəlz/ /əˈstræɡəlz/

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

Examples :

"The architect pointed out the delicate astragals that circled the base of each column in the building's portico, adding a touch of classical elegance. "

architecture building material

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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 astragals to create the decorative molding around the bookshelf, matching the existing details in the room. "

architecture material building device utensil

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A circular molding near the mouth of a cannon.

Examples :

"The museum curator pointed to the old cannon and explained that the astragals, the decorative rings around its muzzle, indicated the weapon's age and origin. "

military weapon part

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A molding attached to double doors to prevent drafts.

Examples :

"The new doors have astragals installed to keep the cold wind out during the winter. "

architecture building

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

Examples :

"The plumber carefully screwed the astragals to the brick wall to secure the new downpipe. "

architecture building utility material technical

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noun

Examples :

"The doctor examined the patient's astragals to check for fractures after the soccer injury. "

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A herb of the genus Astragalus.

Examples :

"The herbalist recommended I take astragals to help boost my immune system before winter. "

plant medicine biology

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Gaming with one or more dice.

Examples :

"Archaeologists found ancient astragals made of animal bones, suggesting people long ago enjoyed games of chance using them. "

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noun

Examples :

"The ancient Greeks used astragals, small bones shaped like dice, for games of chance. "

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That which has been diced.

Examples :

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

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

Examples :

"While hiking in the mountains of Montana, we saw many vibrant purple astragals blooming along the trail. "

plant biology nature