Glossary

Glossary

dead wall

A wall whose entire surface is unbroken by a door, window, or any other opening; a blank wall.

Glossary

cathedral

The home church of a bishop, usually the principal church in a diocese.

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cathead

A notched wedge placed between two formwork members meeting at an oblique angle.

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catface

A rough depression, flaw, or blemish in a plaster finish coat.

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dead shore

An upright piece of heavy timber used as a prop or support for a dead load during structural alterations to

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