Glossary

Glossary

drip line

An imaginary line described on the ground by the outer branch tips of a plant.

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DRG

On drawings, abbr. for drawing

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drier

1. An additive which is mixed with paints and varnishes to speed their drying by absorbing oxygen from the air.

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drier white

Superficial discoloration of clayware during drying; usually caused by adherence of soluble salts to the surface of the ware.

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drift

1. The lateral deflection of a building, due to wind or other loads. 2. In a water spray device, the

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driftbolt

1. A short rod or square bar driven into holes bored in timber, for attaching adjacent sticks to each other

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Glossary

drifter

A type of pneumatic, percussive rock drill.

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