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axis

A straight line indicating center of symmetry of a solid or plane figure.

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axial load, axial force

The resultant longitudinal internal component of force which acts perpendicular to the cross section of a structural member and at

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axhammer

An ax for spalling or dressing rough stone; has either one cutting edge and one hammer face or two cutting

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axed work

(Brit.) A hand-dressed stone surface showing toolmarks made by an ax, pick, or bushhammer.

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axed arch

An arch which is constructed of bricks that have been roughly cut into a wedge shape.

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AWS

1. Abbr. for all wood screws 2. Abbr. for American Welding Society

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