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| dado |
in carpentry, a rectangular groove into which the end of a board is or can be set. [1/3 definitions] |
| finishing nail |
a thin nail with a very small, cupped head, used for finishing work in carpentry. |
| hardwood |
the wood from such a tree, used esp. in carpentry. [1/2 definitions] |
| king post |
in carpentry, a supporting vertical post between the apex of a triangular truss and the horizontal tie beam. (Cf. queen post.) |
| level |
a device for determining a true horizontal or vertical plane, as in carpentry. [1/15 definitions] |
| lumber1 |
logs cut into planks and the like for use in carpentry or building. [1/3 definitions] |
| miter box |
a boxlike structure used in carpentry, having slots to position a saw correctly in making angled cuts. |
| plane2 |
any of various carpentry tools with an adjustable blade, used to make surfaces of wood smooth, true, grooved, or the like. [1/3 definitions] |
| spirit level |
a device for determining a true horizontal or vertical plane, as in carpentry; level. |
| tongue-and-groove joint |
a carpentry joint in which a projection on one board is fitted into a matching groove on the next. |
| workbench |
a sturdy table or bench at which carpentry or mechanical work is done. |
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