The process by which sunlight directly enters a building through the windows and is absorbed and stored in massive floors or walls.
Direction of least resistance
Tendency to go to the party offering the lowest level of opposition.
Directional growth
The direction in which a community is growing, which is measured over time. Its path strongly influences current and future market values of properties clearly in its path.
Directional jet
Whirlpool air discharge unit with pivot allowing discharge path to be adjusted by the user.
Directional tee plumbing
Tee fitting, which directs flow in one direction by use of an internal baffle.
Directory board
Commercial building listing of the occupants and their locations.
Disability insurance
Insurance policy that covers an individual's ability to produce income.
Disc (disk)
The flat central part of a compound flower. It is made up of short, tubular florets.
Disc sander
The high speed, flexible pad of the disc sander makes this tool ideal for shaping the edges and ends of coarsely sawed boards and for sanding curved surfaces quickly. It is commonly used for paint and rust removal or for smoothing both level and curved metals, masonry and slate.
