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bank

1. A mass of soil rising above a digging level. 2. An establishment which receives, lends, and exchanges money and […]

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band iron

A thin metal strap used as a form tie, a hanger, etc.

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bandage

A strap, band, ring, or chain placed around a structure to secure and hold its parts together, as around the

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band clamp

A two-piece metal clamp, secured by bolts at both ends; used to hold riser pipes.

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banded architrave

In late neoclassic architecture in England, Italy, and France, an architrave, 2 interrupted at intervals by smooth projecting blocks, between

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banded barrel vault

A masonry barrel vault whose semicircular cross section is stiffened at regular intervals by arches which project beneath the vaults

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banded rustication

Courses of masonry, alternating smooth ashlar with rustication, in Renaissance architecture and derivatives.

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