astragal

/astrəɡæl/

Definitions

1. noun

The innermost bone of the ankle joint, also known as the distal tibiofibular bone.

“The doctor examined the patient’s ankle to locate the astragal, which had been fractured.”

2. noun

A small bone, especially one of the ankle bones.

“The anatomical model of the human foot included the various bones, including the astragal.”

3. noun

An ancient or medieval coin, especially one of the smallest denomination.

“The archaeologist discovered a collection of ancient coins, including an astragal.”

4. noun

A game piece, especially one with a wheel or wheel-like shape.

“The board game included various astragals that players could use to move their pieces.”

Synonyms

  • anklebone
  • distal tibiofibular bone