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ts.$ A term applied to certain hinges, usually of the large type. $Callipered.$ A measured portion which has its side or thickness fixed by a finely graduated instrument. $Cambered.$ Slightly rising in the middle portion. An upward bend, or projection. $Capital.$ A small head or top of a column; the head or uppermost member of a pilaster. $Cardinal.$ Pre-eminent, chief, main line; _Cardinal_ line is the principal line to make calculations or measurements from. $Centering point.$ A place for the reception of the point of an instrument, like a compass or a dividers, or for the dead center of the tail-stock of a lathe. $Cheekpiece.$ A piece or pieces at right angles to another piece, either fixed or movable, which serves as a rest or a guide. $Chiffonier.$ A movable and ornamental closet or piece of furniture with shelves and drawers. $Chute.$ A channel in any material, or made of any substance, for conveying liquids or solids. $Circumference.$ The distance around an object. $Circumferentially.$ Surrounding or encircling. $Classical.$ Relating to the first class or rank, especially in literature or art. $Cogged.$ Having teeth, either at regular or at irregular intervals. $Concrete.$ Expressing the thing itself specifically; also the quality; a specific example. $Configuration.$ Form, as depending on the relative disposition of the parts of a thing; a shape or a figure. $Coincide.$ To occupy the same place in space; to correspond exactly; to agree; to concur. $Correlation.$ A reference, as from one thing to another; the putting together of various parts. $Conventional.$ Something which grows out of or depends upon custom, or is sanctioned by general usage. $Craftsman.$ One skilled in a craft or trade. $Curvature.$ The act of curving or being bent. $Concentrated.$ To bring to a common center; to bring together in one mass. $Dado.$ A plain flat surface between a base and a surbase molding. Sometimes a painted or encrusted skirting on interior walls. $Depth gage.$ A tool by means of which the depths of grooves and recesses are measured. $Degree.$ Measure of advancement; quality; extent; a division or space. $Discarded.$ Cast off; to reject or put away. $Deterioration.$ To grow worse; impairing in quality. $Depressed.$ A sunken surface or part. $Diagrammatical.$ A drawing made to illustrate the working or the scheme, without showing all the parts or giving their rel
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