Surface that has been rubbed to a dull sheen finish.
Dummy
Individual acting in the place of someone else in order to conceal his or her identity.
Dumping
Painting very quickly.
Dumpy level
Level, which has a telescope and leveling vial, mounted on a rotating plate. Sight is taken through the telescope so that the point on the graduated rod that is level to the telescope can be found. The telescope is leveled using the leveling vial and then the crosshairs are lined up to a point on the rod.
Dunnage
Loose packing of any bulky material that is used around objects for shipping.
Duostrainer
Sink drain fitting consisting of a strainer body attached to the drain opening and a removable basket. Also called a strainer.
Duplex
Structure consisting of two separate family units, under the same roof.
Duplex basin
An ejector pump container, usually 30" x 36" or 36" x 36" large enough for two pumps, used in multi-family buildings.
Duplex nail
A two headed nail on one shank, with one head about 1Ú2 inch higher, which is normally used for temporary installations, such as on concrete forms, since the nail can be easily removed with a claw hammer. Duplex nails are available in several sizes with the 16d, which is used for concrete forms, being the most commonly used.
Duplex outlet
Electrical wall outlet having two plug receptacles.
