blind arcade
A decorative row of arches applied to a wall as a decorative element, esp. in Romanesque buildings.
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blind-mortise-and-tenon joint, stub mortise and tenon
A joint combining a blind mortise and a stub tenon; neither is visible in the assembled joint.
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blind nailing, concealed nailing, secret nailing
1. Nailing in such a way that the nailheads are not visible on the face of the work. 2. In finished roofing,
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block bridging, solid bridging, solid strutting
Short members (boards) which are fixed vertically between floor joists to stiffen the joists.
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blockhouse
1. A fortified structure used to furnish protection against enemy attack in frontier areas, usually at a location of strategic importance; often square
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block plane
A small plane, held in one hand; the angle of the cutting blade is low (usually about 20°); esp. used to clean
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blocking course
1. A plain finishing course of masonry directly above a cornice. 2.A string course.
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bench table
A projecting course of masonry at the foot of an interior wall, or around a column; generally wide enough to form a