astragal molding

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• Astragal — As tra*gal, n. [L. astragalus, Gr. ? the ankle bone, a molding in the capital of the Ionic column.] 1. (Arch.) A convex molding of rounded surface, generally from half to three quarters of a circle. [1913 Webster] 2. (Gun.) A round molding… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• astragal — [as′trə gəl] n. [L astragalus < Gr astragalos, anklebone, vertebra, architectural molding] 1. Anat. ASTRAGALUS 2. Archit. a small, convex molding, sometimes cut like beading …   English World dictionary

• Molding (decorative) — For other uses, see Molding (disambiguation). Cavetto molding and resulting shadow pattern Ovolo molding and resulting shadow pattern …   Wikipedia

• molding — /mohl ding/, n. 1. the act or process of molding. 2. something molded. 3. a strip of contoured wood or other material placed just below the juncture of a wall and a ceiling. 4. Archit., Furniture. a. any of various long, narrow, ornamental… …   Universalium

• Astragal — An astragal is molding profile composed of a half round surface surrounded by two flat planes (fillets). An astragal is sometimes referred to as a miniature torus. It can be an architectural element used at the top or base of a column, but is… …   Wikipedia

• astragal — /as treuh geuhl/, n. Archit., Furniture. 1. a small convex molding cut into the form of a string of beads. Cf. 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… …   Universalium

• astragal — as•tra•gal [[t]ˈæs trə gəl[/t]] n. 1) archit. fur a small convex molding cut into the form of a string of beads Compare bead and reel 2) archit. fur a plain convex molding; bead 3) archit. fur a molding attached to one or both meeting stiles of a …   From formal English to slang

• astragal — noun Etymology: Latin astragalus, from Greek astragalos neck vertebra, molding; akin to Greek astakos lobster, osteon bone more at osseous Date: 1563 1. a narrow half round molding 2. a projecting strip on the edge of a folding door …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• astragal — noun a) A molding for edging or decorating furniture. b) A molding attached to double doors to prevent drafts. Syn: anklebone …   Wiktionary

• astragal —   n.    a molding attached to the face of the active leaf of a pair of doors and overlapping the inactive leaf …   Locksmith dictionary

• weather molding — noun 1. : drip 4 2. : astragal 1a …   Useful english dictionary