An ornamental disk of marble or other material, in the shape of a shield; often sculptured in relief, hung in […]

A short angle iron that takes a portion of the stress of any member.

1. A portion of a brick cut to length. 2.A special fastener made of light-gauge sheet metal or wire for

An instrument for measuring vertical angles.

A very hard-burnt brick whose shape is distorted, owing to nearly complete vitrification; used for paving.

1. A short pointed steel bar; used, by striking with a sledgehammer, to break up pavement or road surfaces. 2.