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alligator wrench

A wrench having V-shaped, fixed serrated jaws; used to turn cylindrical parts, esp. in fitting pipe.

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alligatoring

1. The splitting of a film of paint in a pattern resembling an alligator skin, caused by shrinkage of a

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alley

1. A service way providing a secondary public means of access to abutting properties; a narrow passageway between or behind

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Allen head

A screw having a hexagonally shaped recess in its head.

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all-risk insurance

On a construction project, insurance that protects the policyholder against all risks other than those which are specifically excluded by

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