astragal

n. [建](柱头处)圈线,[解]距骨

词形变化

astragals 复数 astragals

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    Synonym of anklebone: the bone forming the ball of the ankle joint.

    医学
  2. 2.

    A die, especially a four-sided die historically made from or in imitation of an ankle bone.

    For quotations using this term, see Citations:astragal.

  3. 3.

    A semicircular molding separating the architrave at the top or bottom of a column.

    建筑
  4. 4.

    A tool used to mold such features; similar tools used for connecting panes of glass in a window.

  5. 5.

    A circular molding near the mouth of a cannon.

    工程 政治 军事
  6. 6.

    Synonym of milkvetch: a plant of the genus Astragalus.

    生物 植物学
  7. 7.

    A molding attached to double doors to prevent drafts.

    建筑
  8. 8.

    A bracket used to fix downpipes to the wall of a building.

词汇关系

名词

同义词 6

bead anklebone astragalus beading beadwork talus

上位词 4

bone os molding moulding

整体词 1

ankle

词源

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

来源：wiktionary