astragal Syllabification: (as·tra·gal)Pronunciation: /ˈastrəgəl/Definition of astragal noun a convex molding or wooden strip across a surface or separating panels, typically semicircular in cross-section. Architecture a small semicircular molding around the top or bottom of a column. a wooden molding that covers the gap between a pair of doors or casement windows. a glazing bar, typically one used in cabinetmaking. Origin: mid 17th century: from astragalus, partly via French astragaleastragal in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of astragal in the British & World English dictionary
