Device that absorbs shock between two objects, such as vehicles. Normally made of a resilient material, which moves easily or, alternately, have hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders that permit it to move when hit.
Bumper strips
Timber wood situated on the exteriors of a loading deck to protect it from damage resulting when trucks load or unload.
Bumping
Using a hammer to shape or remove dents from sheet metal.
Bumping hammer
A hammer that shapes or removes dents from sheet metal.
Bundle
(1) Standard sized package of roof shingles, approximately 20. (2) Stack of plywood held together with metal bands. (3) Two pieces of wallboard, face to face, with a piece of paper tape along each short end to unite them. (4) Group of any items bound together.
Bundle of rights
Various interests or rights an owner has in a property.
Bungalow
A one-story house or cottage, which often has either an open or enclosed front porch.
Bunker
Reinforced structure that is partly underground. Alternately, a bin to hold bulk material.
Burl
A swirl or twist of the grain of the wood which usually occurs near a knot, but does not contain a knot.
