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astragal

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: astragal

1
 n
the bone in the ankle that articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle joint
2
 n
a beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: astragal
1

n the bone in the ankle that articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle joint

Synonyms:
anklebone, astragalus, talus
Type of:
bone, os
rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates
2

n a beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture

Synonyms:
bead, beading, beadwork
Types:
bead and quirk, quirk bead
beading formed with a narrow groove separating it from the surface it decorates
Type of:
molding, moulding
a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing
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