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The art, trade, or work of building.

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floodway

Construction; Surveying

The channel of a river or stream and those portions of the flood plains adjoining the channel which are reasonably required to efficiently carry and discharge the peak flow of the ...

floodplain

Construction; Surveying

Land immediately adjoining a stream which is inundated when the discharge exceeds the conveyance of the normal channel. The channel proper and the areas adjoining the channel ...

flap-gate

Construction; Surveying

A device that allows liquids to flow in only one direction in a pipe. Backflow preventers are used on outlet pipes to prevent a reverse flow during flooding situations.

filter strip

Construction; Surveying

Usually a long, relatively narrow area (usually 20-75 feet wide) of undisturbed or planted vegetation used to retard or collect sediment for the protection of watercourses, ...

farm or field tile

Construction; Surveying

A small diameter clay pipe installed in an agricultural area to allow drainage or farmland.

excess rainfall

Construction; Surveying

The amount of rainfall that runs directly off an area.

exception

Construction; Surveying

From a title insurance policy, portions of the land containing encumbrances and in which free and clear title is subject to certain conditions. From a legal description, portions ...