1. small rounded moldings, typically semicircular in cross-section, used as architectural decoration
Usage: architecture
2. ankle bones of humans or animals
Usage: anatomy

Examples

• The classical column featured delicate astragals between the larger moldings.
• Restoration work revealed original astragals around the window frames.
• The architect specified astragals to separate the different sections of the cornice.
• Ancient astragals were often carved from sheep or goat ankle bones.
• The museum displayed Roman astragals used in ancient games.
• Archaeologists found well-preserved astragals at the excavation site.