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fish-bellied

Descriptive of a girder or truss having its bottom flange or chord convex downward.

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fish beam

1. A built-up timber beam composed of two beams placed end to end and secured by fish plates covering the

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first story

In the US, the lowest story of a building which is entirely above the average grade; the ground floor. In

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fitting-up bolt

An ordinary bolt used to hold members together temporarily while they are being permanently connected.

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fitting-up

Assembling the different members of a structure and connecting them temporarily with bolts preparatory to making the final connection.

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fit out, fit up

To provide the tenants within a building with building services, including heating, lighting, water supply, drainage services, gas supply, electrical

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fitch

1. A small thin paintbrush with a long wooden handle; used to reach recessed areas. 2. A thin piece of

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