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n. - A beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture; The bone in the ankle that articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle joint.

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  • At the bottom the capital should be of the thickness of the top of the column omitting the congé and astragal.
  • An enlarged section of the astragal mould which is grooved to fit on the bar which forms the rebate is also shown.
  • Fig. 257 is similar to the above, with the exception that the rail of the door is rebated (G) to receive the astragal moulding.
  • In Fig. 259 is shown a piece of brass astragal moulding, which may be procured from any cabinetmaker's ironmonger in suitable lengths.
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