Definition of astragal in English:

astragal

noun ˈastrəɡ(ə)lˈæstrəɡəl

1A moulding or wooden strip of semicircular cross section.
Example sentencesExamples
- Each panel has attached astragal beading with curved comers topped by a beaded and fluted moulded cornice.
- Of the 286 planes, the majority, were simple moldings like common ogees, astragals, beads, hollows and rounds.
1. 1.1Architecture A narrow semicircular moulding round the top or bottom of a column.
  Example sentencesExamples
  There is a thick overlapping astragal running round the columns carrying the vaults and arches.
  A plain astragal ringed the column beneath its plain cap.
2A bar separating panes of glass in cabinetmaking.

Origin

Mid 17th century: from astragalus, partly via French astragale.

Definition of astragal in US English:

astragal

nounˈæstrəɡəlˈastrəɡəl

1A convex molding or wooden strip across a surface or separating panels, typically semicircular in cross-section.
Example sentencesExamples
- Each panel has attached astragal beading with curved comers topped by a beaded and fluted moulded cornice.
- Of the 286 planes, the majority, were simple moldings like common ogees, astragals, beads, hollows and rounds.
1. 1.1Architecture A small semicircular molding around the top or bottom of a column.
  Example sentencesExamples
  There is a thick overlapping astragal running round the columns carrying the vaults and arches.
  A plain astragal ringed the column beneath its plain cap.
2. 1.2 A wooden molding that covers the gap between a pair of doors or casement windows.
  Example sentencesExamples
  A single astragal running vertically in the centre of the window is a common feature on sash windows and may be faithfully replicated.
  Double doors usually meet with an astragal on the normally stationary leaf.
  Astragals have long been used to seal the separation between the double doors and at the same time increase the rigidity of the doors by providing a vertical member that is attached to one of the doors, normally the least active door.
3. 1.3 A glazing bar, typically one used in cabinetmaking.

Origin

Mid 17th century: from astragalus, partly via French astragale.

单词	astragal
释义	Definition of astragal in English: astragal noun ˈastrəɡ(ə)lˈæstrəɡəl 1A moulding or wooden strip of semicircular cross section. Example sentencesExamples Each panel has attached astragal beading with curved comers topped by a beaded and fluted moulded cornice. Of the 286 planes, the majority, were simple moldings like common ogees, astragals, beads, hollows and rounds. 1.1Architecture A narrow semicircular moulding round the top or bottom of a column. Example sentencesExamples There is a thick overlapping astragal running round the columns carrying the vaults and arches. A plain astragal ringed the column beneath its plain cap. 2A bar separating panes of glass in cabinetmaking. Origin Mid 17th century: from astragalus, partly via French astragale. Definition of astragal in US English: astragal nounˈæstrəɡəlˈastrəɡəl 1A convex molding or wooden strip across a surface or separating panels, typically semicircular in cross-section. Example sentencesExamples Each panel has attached astragal beading with curved comers topped by a beaded and fluted moulded cornice. Of the 286 planes, the majority, were simple moldings like common ogees, astragals, beads, hollows and rounds. 1.1Architecture A small semicircular molding around the top or bottom of a column. Example sentencesExamples There is a thick overlapping astragal running round the columns carrying the vaults and arches. A plain astragal ringed the column beneath its plain cap. 1.2 A wooden molding that covers the gap between a pair of doors or casement windows. Example sentencesExamples A single astragal running vertically in the centre of the window is a common feature on sash windows and may be faithfully replicated. Double doors usually meet with an astragal on the normally stationary leaf. Astragals have long been used to seal the separation between the double doors and at the same time increase the rigidity of the doors by providing a vertical member that is attached to one of the doors, normally the least active door. 1.3 A glazing bar, typically one used in cabinetmaking. Origin Mid 17th century: from astragalus, partly via French astragale.
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