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Carpentry

Of or relating to the art of making objects, buildings or furniture out of wood.

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understory

Construction; Carpentry

The vegetation of a forest below the canopy.

unicom system

Construction; Carpentry

Construction system using modules as units of measure that are multiples of a standard size. Term taken from "uniform manufacture of components".

try square

Construction; Carpentry

A woodworking tool used for marking and measuring a piece of wood. Consists of a broad blade made of steel or brass that is riveted to a wooden handle. The inside of the wooden handle typically has a ...

trimmer stud

Construction; Carpentry

Stud supporting a wall opening header. The stud reaches from the bottom of the header to the sole plate. Oriented parallel to full length studs and contacts it.

trim

Construction; Carpentry

Referes to the finish materials of a building. Includes moldings around windows and doors and at ceiling and floors of a wall.

transom

Construction; Carpentry

A transverse beam or bar in a frame, or the crosspiece separating a door from a window or fanlight above it.

tread

Construction; Carpentry

The horizontal part of a stair step where the foot is supported.

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