Action based on the whole body of the law. A lawful right being exercised.
Drop
(1) Horizontal section on a vertical scaffold. (2) HVAC system term for the distance air has fallen vertically below an outlet at the point of the air's terminal velocity. Alternately, where the air velocity coming from an outlet decreases to 50 feet per minute.
Drop chain
Small link, weighted chain used to feed an electrical wire into a vertical passage.
Drop cloth
Large piece of cloth, plastic, etc. used for protection against dripping paint or other messy jobs.
Drop cloth, canvas
Drop forge
Machine which forges metal by heating it to a malleable temperature and using weight to hammer the metal to provide the needed shape and size.
Drop hammer
Casting made of heavy steel, which is raised and then dropped, from a certain height to drive pilings into the ground.
Drop leaf
Table extension, which is hinged to a side, so that it can be folded under when not needed.
Drop light
Electric light on a long cord hanging over a work area, providing direct lighting.
Drop outlet
Gutter system fitting, which feeds into a downspout to drain water that has collected in a gutter.
