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Term Definition
Current Assets. Cash and other assets that can be easily and quickly converted to cash, usually within one year.  
Current Liabilities. Liabilities to be paid within a certain time, usually one year.  
Current Ratio. The ratio of current assets to current liabilities.  
Current Regulator. An automatic electrical control device for maintaining a constant current in the primary of the welding transformer.  
Current Relay. Device which opens or closes a circuit; made to act by a change of current flow in that circuit.  
Current. 1. Electrical flow through conductors, measured in amperes. 2. Belonging to the present time, as current week or month.  
Current-Limiting Overcurrent Protective Device. A device which, when interrupting a specified circuit, will consistently limit the short-circuit current to a specified magnitude substantially less than that obtainable in the same circuit if the device was replaced with a solid conductor having comparable impedance.  
Curtain Drain. See Intercepting Drain.  
Curtain Rod. A horizontal bar that supports window coverings.  
Curtain Wall. An exterior non-bearing wall between columns, sometimes containing windows or are all glass.  
Curtain, Gym. See Gym Curtain.  
Curtain. 1.A single layer of vertical and horizontal reinforcing bars in a wall. 2. Window drapery.  
Curtilage. The ground or yard surrounding a house up to the boundary fence.  
Curvature Factor. A factor applied to the allowable bending stress of glue-laminated beams where a curved portion occurs.  
Curvature Friction. The friction resulting from bends or curves in the specified prestressing tendon profile.  
Curved Curb Form. A curve shaped support for the placing, pouring and curing of a concrete curb.  
Curved Stair Terrazzo. Terrazzo tile used in a curved stair system.  
Curved Wall Form. A curved shaped support for the placing, pouring, and curing of concrete in a curved wall system.  
Cushion-Edged Tile. Tile on which the facial edges have a distinct curvature that results in a slightly recessed joint.  
Cushioning, Carpet. See Carpet Padding.  
Cusp. A projecting point between small arcs in Gothic tracery.  
Custom and Usage. The way the majority of those in the trades and professions commonly conduct themselves in doing their particular work.  
Custom Door. A door that has been manufactured to fit a specific size opening or manufactured from specific materials.  
Cut and Cover. A work method which involves excavation in the open, and placing of a temporary roof over it to carry traffic during further work.  
Cut and Fill. Excavated material removed from one location and used as fill material in another location.  
Cut End. The end of the gypsum board with the exposed core.  
Cut in the Sash. Painting the window sash; ordinarily done with a brush, often called a sash tool, which permits the painter to get a clean edge.  
Cut Joints. Masonry bed and head joints cut flush with trowel.  
Cut Loop Pile. In carpet making, pile surface in which the tufts have been cut to reveal the fiber ends.  
Cut Out. 1. A mechanical or electrical device used to break an electrical circuit because of an overload. 2. An opening in a wall or surface for access. 3. A piece stamped out of metal. 4. An opening in a countertop for access or installation of a piece of equipment.  

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