Glossary

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dip

Of a trap, 1 the lowest portion of the inside top surface of the channel through the trap.

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dipteral

A classical temple having two rows of free columns, rather than a single row, surrounding the cella. Also see peripteral, pseudodipteral.

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direct cross-connection

1. A continuous cross-connection or interconnection such that the flow of water from one system to the other may occur under the slightest

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diaper

An allover pattern with motifs placed in a repeated design, esp. on a rectangular or diagonal grid.

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depth gauge

A device for measuring the depth of a hole, cutout, groove, recess, etc.; usually consists of a graduated scale which slides through

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diagonal brace

An inclined structural member in compression and/or tension; usually employed to stabilize a frame against horizontal forces, such as wind.

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diagonal chimney stacks

Several brick chimney stacks that are square in cross section and oriented so that diagonals through them form a straight line; usually corbeled

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diamond light, diamond pane

A small pane of glass, either diamond-shaped or squareshaped, and set diagonally in lead cames in a window sash. Also called diamond glass.

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delta connection

A connection arrangement of a three-phase electrical transformer; the three windings are connected in series forming a closed circuit in the shape of

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