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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