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Architecture

timber

Construction; Architecture

Large wooden boards used in creating the structure of a wall.

chair-rail molding

Construction; Architecture

A wooden molding placed along the lower part of the wall to prevent chairs, when pushed back, from damaging the wall. Also used as decoration.

tongue and groove

Construction; Architecture

A type of wooden siding with the edge of one board fitting into the groove of the next.

chamfer

Construction; Architecture

A beveled edge.

top rail

Construction; Architecture

The upper rail of the top sash of a double hung window.

chancel

Construction; Architecture

The easternmost part of a church, in which the alter is housed.

traffic plan

Construction; Architecture

A plan of room and door placement designed for convenience of movement in normal everyday activities.

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