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banner vane

A weather vane having the shape of a banner; balanced by a weight on the other side of the banner.

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baptistery

A building or part of one wherein the sacrament of baptism is administered.

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back fillet

The return of the margin of a groin, doorjamb, or window jamb when it projects beyond a wall. 

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bag plug

An inflatable drain stopper; when inflated, it acts to seal a pipe; usually located at the lowest point of the

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bag, sack

A quantity of portland cement: 94 lb in the United States, 87.5 lb in Canada, 112 lb (50.8 kg) in

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backup

backup 1. That part of a masonry wall behind the exterior facing. 2. A compressible material used behind a sealant

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backup protection

In an electrical system, a type of protection initiated by a sensing device that detects a failure of a protective

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backup rod

A strip of plastic foam that is inserted in a joint to limit the penetration of sealant into the joint.

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