astragal

Senso (Inglese)

1. Synonym of anklebone: the bone forming the ball of the ankle joint.
2. A die, especially a four-sided die historically made from or in imitation of an ankle bone.
3. A semicircular molding separating the architrave at the top or bottom of a column.
4. A tool used to mold such features; similar tools used for connecting panes of glass in a window.
5. A circular molding near the mouth of a cannon.
6. Synonym of milkvetch: a plant of the genus Astragalus.
7. A molding attached to double doors to prevent drafts.
8. A bracket used to fix downpipes to the wall of a building.

Concetti

astragalo

tondino

sinonimi

astragalus

beading

beadwork

bead

anklebone

talus

wraparound astragal

ankle bone

tarsal

tarsal bone

talus bone

overlapping astragal

Traduzioni

astragale

αστράγαλος

astràgal

astragales

astrágalo

Tálus

tálus

abalorio

cuenta

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junquillo

taba

astrágalo

Etimologia (Inglese)

From Ancient Greek ἀστράγαλος (astrágalos). Doublet of astragalus.