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| Short paint
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Paint that does not have sufficient ability and is inadequate for the purpose for which it is intended. |
| Short term capital gain
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Profit resulting from the sale of an investment that is held for one year or less. Short-term gains are ordinary income and do not qualify for any special tax treatment. |
| Short term capital loss
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Loss resulting from the sale of an investment that is held for one year or less. Short-term losses are deducted from current income and do not qualify for any special tax treatment. |
| Short ton
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A unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds avoirdupois (907.20 kilograms) used in the U.S. |
| Shortened valley rafter
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Rafter which reaches from the top plate of the inside corner to the supporting inside corner junction where two roof slopes meet. |
| Shotcrete
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Mortar or concrete which is pumped or "shot" through a hose, onto a surface, at high velocity. Also referred to as Gunite, it enables concrete to be sprayed on walls and curves. |
| Shoulder
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(1) The strip of land along the edge of a paved road. (2) Thickness increase of the part used as a bearing surface. |
| Shoved joints
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Head or vertical joints which are created by pushing a brick, through the mortar in between, against another brick, which forces the mortar between both bricks. |
| Shovel
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(1) A tool with a broad, deep scoop and a long handle, which is used for lifting and moving loose material. (2) An attachment on a motorized piece of heavy equipment that is used to lift and move loose material. |
| Shower enclosure
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Shower enclosure consisting of the walls and bottom pan that confine the water within and may be made of a completely molded fiberglass unit or tiled or paneled with marble or other waterproof materials. A shower curtain or door may be used to cover the opening. |
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