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| Lavatory, integral
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Unit comprised of the sink and counter top which is place onto the vanity. Often made of cast polymer or another solid, surface material, scratches can be repaired. Many times they are shaped in the form of shells, etc. |
| Lavatory, pedestal
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Sink, which is mounted on a pedestal-like stand, with no counter space, often used in powder rooms. |
| Lavatory, under counter
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Sink, which is fastened to the underside of the countertop. |
| Law(s) of thermodynamics
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The first law states that energy can not be created or destroyed; the second law states that when a free exchange of heat occurs between two materials, the heat always moves from the warmer to the cooler material. |
| Lawful object
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An object or action, which is authorized, approved, and not prohibited by law. |
| Lawn sprinkler system
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Pipes, valves, sprinkler heads, etc. which are installed in a lawn, above and below ground, to water the grass and shrubs. |
| Lay of the land
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Idiomatic expression indicating the desire of an individual to understand new surroundings and all of its nuances including its quality and character. |
| Lay out the bond
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To calculate the amount of full brick to be used in a wall so that cutting brick is kept to a minimum. |
| Lay up
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(1) Stacking the veneers of a reconstituted wood panel prior to being pressed into final panels. (2) Placement of material in the position that they will occupy at the finish of the job. |
| Layering
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A method of propagation, by which a branch of a plant is rooted while still attached to the plant by securing it to the soil with a piece of wire or other means. |
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