Glossary

Glossary

butcher block, chopping block

An assembly of rectangular blocks of hardwood which are edge-glued, joined by dowels, and then pressed together hydraulically; esp. used […]

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business district

That area of a town or city used for commercial purposes, which is usually defined and limited by zoning ordinances.

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bushing

1. In plumbing, a pipe fitting which is threaded on both the inside and the outside so that it can

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camber arch

An arch having little rise; essentially a flat arch having a slightly upward curve toward its midpoint.

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camber

1. A slight convex curvature built into a truss or beam to compensate for any anticipated deflection so that it

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bushhammer finish

A stone or concrete surface dressed with a bushhammer; used decoratively or to provide a roughened traction surface for treads, floors, and pavements.

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