bailey
The open area within a castle fortification. See inner bailey and outer bailey; also see motte-and-bailey.
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bajarreque
A wattle-and-daub wall constructed of bagasse, which is covered with plaster mixed with clay and straw.
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balance pipe
A pipe connection used to equalize the pressure at two points in a piping system.
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baked finish
A surface coating that achieves the desired properties by being baked, usually at a temperature of at least 150°F (65°C).
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bake house
A small subsidiary structure having one or more ovens used exclusively for baking of bread and pastries; once especially found