fadding
Using a pad, called a fad, to apply shellac.
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factory-built chimney
A chimney that is built, tested, and listed by an organization acceptable to the local authorities that have jurisdiction in
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factory, (Brit.) works
A building or group of buildings for the production or manufacture of goods.
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factor of safety, safety factor
1. The ratio of the ultimate stress of a structure or pressure vessel to the design working stress. 2. The
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factored load
1. See design ultimate load. 2. The product of the nominal load and a load factor.