Noun: astragal as-tru-gul
- The bone in the ankle that articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle joint
"The X-ray revealed a fracture in the astragal";
- anklebone, astragalus, talus
- A beaded moulding for edging or decorating furniture
"The antique cabinet featured intricate astragal along its edges";
- beading, bead, beadwork
Derived forms: astragals
Type of: bone, molding [N. Amer], moulding [Brit, Cdn], os[2]
Part of: ankle, ankle joint, articulatio talocruralis
Encyclopedia: Astragal