Definitions for astragal

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astragal as·tra·gal

Spelling: [as-truh-guh l]

IPA: /ˈæs trə gəl/

Astragal is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 167 anagrams from letters in astragal (aaaglrst).

Definitions for astragal

noun

1. a small convex molding cut into the form of a string of beads. Compare bead and reel.
2. a plain convex molding; bead.
3. a molding attached to one or both meeting stiles of a pair of double doors in order to prevent drafts.

Origin of astragal

1555-65; Latin astragalus Greek astrágalos a vertebra, the huckle-bone, a molding, a kind of vetch; in plural, dice (i.e., huckle-bones)

Examples for astragal

It is distinguished from the astragal because it casts less of a shadow above and below.

An enlarged section of the astragal mould which is grooved to fit on the bar which forms the rebate is also shown.

The astragal of the muzzle or neck of a gun; it is the next ring from the mouth backwards.

Fig. 257 is similar to the above, with the exception that the rail of the door is rebated (G) to receive the astragal moulding.

At the bottom the capital should be of the thickness of the top of the column omitting the congé and astragal.

Fig. 265 is a rebated joint with loose tongue-slip and astragal mould, suitable for frames over 11⁄4 in.

The style of carving of the cymatium with its astragal should be the Lesbian.