astragal meaning

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astragal (noun): the bone in the ankle that articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle joint.

astragal has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

astragal as a noun

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

    Synonyms: anklebone, astragalus, talus

    Type of: bone

    Related forms: astragalar

  2. a beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture

    Synonyms: beading, bead, beadwork

    Type of: molding

    Kinds: quirk bead

Scrabble score: 9 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AS · words ending in AL · 8-letter words

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