Glossary

calcium silicate brick

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Same as sand-lime brick.

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1. An abnormal growth or protuberance on a tree. Also called knur, knurl. 2.Wood veneer cut from burls.

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A loan that is payable at any time on the demand of the lender; in some instances, the borrower may

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A plate of iron, steel, or nonferrous material, at least 0.06 inch (1.5 mm) thick which has a surface area

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An underground cable which is installed so that it cannot be removed without disturbing the soil.

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1. The communal fortification of an ancient Anglo-Saxon village. 2. A borough.

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A decorative masonry pattern of headers that project beyond the face of a wall.

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An electronic system designed to detect unauthorized entry into or within a premise. The system may be activated by the

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1. Earthy material, rock, etc., which overlays bedrock. 2. In blasting, the distance between the blasting charge and the free