The second astragal is above the first. A plain astragal or taenia ringed the column beneath its plain cap. The first astragal is placed above the obelisk's base. The third astragal is above the base, below the capital. In this sense, "annulet" is frequently used for baguette or little astragal. An astragal is sometimes referred to as a miniature torus. Its glass storm panes are supported by metal "Astragal" bars running vertically or diagonally. An astragal is commonly used to seal between a pair of doors. Below their caps, an astragal molding encircles the column like a ring. An astragal may also be known as a "meeting stile seal".