astragal
architecture
Also known as: bead and reel
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In architecture, an astragal is a narrow, half-round molding. It is a decorative element often found on columns or other architectural features. The term can also refer to a projecting strip on the edge of a folding door. The word's origin traces back to Greek and Latin, with connections to terms for a neck vertebra or ankle bone.1
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