ASTRADDLE
A*strad"dle, adv. Etym: [Pref. a- + straddle.]
Defn: In a straddling position; astride; bestriding; as, to sit astraddle a horse.
ASTRAEAN
As*træ"an, a. Etym: [Gr. (Zoöl.)
Defn: Pertaining to the genus Astræa or the family Astræidæ.
— n.
Defn: A coral of the family Astræidæ; a star coral.
ASTRAGAL
As"tra*gal, n. Etym: [L. astragalus, Gr.
1. (Arch.)
Defn: A convex molding of rounded surface, generally from half to three quarters of a circle.
2. (Gun.)
Defn: A round molding encircling a cannon near the mouth.