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| Flitch
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(1) A lengthwise strip from the outer part of a tree trunk. (2) A piece or bundle of wood veneer. |
| Flitch beam
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Built-up beam formed by a steel plate sandwiched between two wood members and bolted together for additional strength. |
| Flitch girder
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Double joists holding, between them, a metal plate at least 1Ú4" thick, and fastened together with bolts. |
| Flitch plate
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The metal plate, which forms a girder by bolting together, two beams. |
| Float
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(1) Amount of funds represented by checks that have been issued but not yet collected. (2) Time between the deposit of checks in a bank and payment. Writing checks against money not presently in an account is called "playing the float". (3) To issue new securities through an underwriter. (4) The difference between a variable interest rate and the index to which it is pegged. (5) To incur a debt. (6) Flat plate, which is used to smooth the surface of concrete or plaster before it is troweled. (7) Hollow shaped mechanism, which rises and falls with a fluid, activating some mechanism, possibly a shut-off valve. 8. Sponge rubber-faced trowel used to apply grout to tile by forcing it into the joints without scratching the surface. |
| Float ball
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The part of a flush tank on a toilet, which helps to regulate water flow. |
| Float coat
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The final mortar coat over which the neat coat, pure coat or skim coat is applied. |
| Float floor drain
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Drain used to divert water from a basement to a collection point where it is removed by a sump pump. |
| Float glass
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Often used with large windows, this plate glass from on top of thick, smooth, molten tin, because of its strength. |
| Float strip
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A strip of wood about 1/4 inch thick and 1-1/4 inches wide.It is used as a guide to align mortar surfaces. |
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