HyperDic: astragal

English > 2 senses of the word astragal:
NOUNbodyastragal, anklebone, astragalus, talusthe bone in the ankle that articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle joint
artifactastragal, beading, bead, beadworka beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture
English > astragal: 2 senses > noun 1, body
MeaningThe bone in the ankle that articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle joint.
Synonymsanklebone, astragalus, talus
Part ofankle, ankle joint, mortise joint, articulatio talocruralisA gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
Broaderbone, osrigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates
Spanishastrágalo, chita, taba
Catalanastràgal, marranxa, taba
Adjectivesastragalarof or relating to the anklebone
English > astragal: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningA beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture.
Synonymsbeading, bead, beadwork
Narrowerquirk bead, bead and quirkbeading formed with a narrow groove separating it from the surface it decorates
Broadermolding, mouldingA decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing
Spanishabalorio, astrágalo, cuenta, junquillo
Catalanastràgal, fuserol

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