A rectangular system of land survey used to subdivide public land, that divides a district into 24 square mile quadrangles from the Meridian (north-south line) and the Baseline (east-west line). The tracts are divided into 6-mile-square parts called townships, which are in turn divided into 36 tracts, each 1-mile square, called Sections.
Government sponsored enterprise (gse)
A quasi-governmental organization that is privately owned but was created by the government and retains certain privileges not afforded totally private entities.
Governor
A device used to regulate motor speed, or, in a wind energy conversion system, to control the rotational speed of the rotor.
Grab bar
Safety bar installed in a bathtub for use when bathing.
Grab sample
Frequent samples done periodically for purposes of testing material or water.
Grace period
Specified time, after the due date, in which a borrower may make a payment without incurring a penalty.
Grade
(1) A rating in a scale to classifying according to rank, quality, degree, etc. (2) The ground level around a building. (3) The degree or rise of a sloping surface. (4) To change the original slope of ground to prepare for paving or for drainage purposes. (5) A method of classifying the quality of building materials, such as lumber.
Grade beam
Foundation beam, which is resting, at grade level, on pilings, which are supports in a vertical position to provide stability when soul is not stable.
