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bush-hammered concrete

Concrete having an exposed aggregate finish; usually obtained with a power-operated bushhammer which removes  (by percussive cutting) the sand-cement matrix about the

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bulkhead

1. A structure on the roof of a building covering a water tank, shaft, or service equipment. 2. A structure, as on

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bulla

A circular metal boss used by the ancient Romans as a decoration for fastening parts of doors; often highly ornamented.

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bulldozer

A tractor or other prime mover equipped with a blade attached by arms or brackets to its front end; used in pushing

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bull float

A tool or machine used to smooth unformed surfaces of freshly placed concrete.

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bullnose block

A brick or concrete masonry unit having one or more rounded exterior corners.

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broken pediment

1.A pediment whose sloping or curving sides terminate before reaching the pediments highest point, resulting in an opening that is often filled with

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brush

1. An implement made of natural or artificial bristles which are attached to a handle or back; used for cleaning or painting

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