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balk tie

A balk, 1 which joins the wall posts of a timber roof, preventing the walls from spreading.

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balk, baulk

1. A squared timber used in building construction. 2. A low ridge of earth that marks a boundary line.

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bague

An annular molding encircling the shaft of a column or pillar, either half-way between the base and capital or at

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bagnio

1. A bathing establishment. 2. A brothel. 3. A Turkish prison.

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bagged brickwork

Brickwork that is prepared for painting by applying a thin mixture of water and mortar to the brickwork, such as

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