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noun
Synonym of anklebone: the bone forming the ball of the ankle joint.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences
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Synonyms: anklebone
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noun
A die, especially a four-sided die historically made from or in imitation of an ankle bone.
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noun
A semicircular molding separating the architrave at the top or bottom of a column.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: architecture
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noun
A tool used to mold such features; similar tools used for connecting panes of glass in a window.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A circular molding near the mouth of a cannon.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: engineering, government, military, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, politics, tools, war, weaponry
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noun
Synonym of milkvetch: a plant of the genus Astragalus.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences
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Synonyms: milkvetch
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noun
A molding attached to double doors to prevent drafts.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: architecture
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noun
A bracket used to fix downpipes to the wall of a building.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: roof plumbing
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noun
a beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: beading, bead, beadwork
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Broader terms: molding, moulding
Narrower terms: quirk bead, bead and quirk
noun
the bone in the ankle that articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle joint
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: anklebone, astragalus, talus
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: bone, os
History
From Ancient Greek ἀστράγαλος (astrágalos). Doublet of astragalus.
Across languages
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