astragal
/'æstrəgəl/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture: In architecture and woodworking, an astragal is a small, semicircular molding or bead, often used as a decorative border or to cover a joint.
- The bone in the ankle that articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle joint: In anatomy, the astragal is another name for the talus bone, a key bone in the ankle that connects the leg to the foot.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Architectural):
- The cabinetmaker added a delicate astragal to the edge of the bookshelf.
- The classical column was finished with an astragal at its base.
- Noun (Anatomical):
- A fracture of the astragal can severely limit mobility.
- The astragal articulates with both the tibia and the fibula.
Advanced Usage
- "Astragal molding": A specific type of molding characterized by its beaded profile.
- The door frame was adorned with an elegant astragal molding.
- "Astragal joint": A joint in carpentry or glazing sealed or decorated with an astragal.
- The astragal joint between the double doors provided both a seal and a decorative touch.
Variants and Related Words
- Talus (n): The anatomical term for the ankle bone, synonymous with the anatomical meaning of astragal.
- The talus is crucial for ankle movement.
- Bead (n): A general term for a small, rounded molding, similar in form to an astragal.
- A simple bead was used to finish the edge of the table.
Synonyms
- For the architectural sense: Bead, molding, edging, border.
- For the anatomical sense: Talus, ankle bone.
Related Phrases
- "To articulate with" (phrase): A term used in anatomy meaning to form a joint with. The astragal articulates with other bones.
- The astragal articulates with the bones of the lower leg.
Related Idioms
(This word is highly technical and is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions.)
Noun
- a beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture
- the bone in the ankle that articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle joint