General

A ladder held in a vertical position by guides with a weight attached equal to the weight of the ladder.

A pipe connection used to equalize the pressure at two points in a piping system.

A surface coating that achieves the desired properties by being baked, usually at a temperature of at least 150°F (65°C).

A procedure for adjusting the mass distribution of a rotor so that vibration of journals, or the forces on the

A small subsidiary structure having one or more ovens used exclusively for baking of bread and pastries; once especially found