astragal noun8 •A semicircular molding separating the architrave at the top or bottom of a column. •A circular molding near the mouth of a cannon. •A molding attached to double doors to prevent drafts. •Synonym of anklebone: the bone forming the ball of the ankle joint. •A die, especially a four-sided die historically made from or in imitation of an ankle bone. •A tool used to mold such features; similar tools used for connecting panes of glass in a window. •Synonym of milkvetch: a plant of the genus Astragalus. •A bracket used to fix downpipes to the wall of a building. formsastragals