Glossary

Glossary

deadman

A buried concrete block, log, plate, or the like, which serves as an anchorage, e.g., as an anchor for a

Glossary

catch drain

A drain running along sloping ground to catch and convey the water flowing over the surface.

Glossary

catch basin

A reservoir, esp. for catching and retaining surface drainage over a large area, in which sediment may settle.

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deadlock

1. A lock equipped with a dead bolt only. 2. A lock in which a bolt is moved by means

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catch

A device for fastening a door or gate; usually opened manually from one side only.

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dead load

1. The weight of a structure itself, including the weight of fixtures or equipment permanently attached to it. Compare with

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