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Term Definition
Pillar. A column or post supporting a roof or for ornamentation.  
Pilling. Appearance defect associated with some staple fibers where balls of tangled fibers are formed on the carpet surface which are not removed readily by vacuuming or foot traffic; pills can be removed by periodic clipping.  
Pilot Circuit. secondary circuit used to control a main circuit or a device in the main circuit.  
Pilot Hole. A small hole drilled into a piece of wood to prevent it from splitting when it receives a screw or nail.  
Pilot Light. 1. A small light to indicate when a switch or other electrical device is on or in the on position. 2. A relatively small flame which may be automatic or may burn continuously; its purpose is to ignite the main supply of gas when a gas-fired heating or cooking unit is turned on.  
Pin Joint. A hinge in a structure; a structural joint that will not transmit moment.  
Pin Knot. A knot that is not more than 1/2-inch in diameter.  
Pin Tumblers. small sliding pins in a lock cylinder working against coil springs which prevent the cylinder plug from rotating until the pins are raised to alignment by bitting of the proper key.  
Pin, Clevis. see Clevis Pin.  
Pinhole. 1. Any small hole. 2. A small perforation in the gypsum board paper or paper joint tape. 3. A small hole appearing in a cast when the water-stucco ratio has not been accurately measured; excess water causes pinholes.  
Pinion Gear. 1. A small gear in a set of gear wheels. 2. The smaller gear of two or the smallest of three or more.  
Pinnacle. A small ornamental turret usually ending in a pyramid or cone, crowning a buttress or roof.  
Pinstripes. Fine stripes.  
Pipe Bollard. short pipe length, placed vertically in the ground and filled with concrete to prevent vehicular access or to protect property from damage by vehicular encroachment.  
Pipe Cleanout. see Cleanout Plug.  
Pipe Flange. Projecting ring, ridge or collar placed on pipe to strengthen, prevent sliding, or to accommodate attachments.  
Pipe Handrail. A metal pipe used as a handrail.  
Pipe Insulation. Insulation that covers pipes to help in the rction of heat loss or gain.  
Pipe Jacking. Forcing pipe through the ground in a tunnel created by the pipe itself; the pipe is generally jacked horizontally in short lengths.  
Pipe Joint Compound. Putty-like material used to seal threaded pipe joints.  
Pipe Painting. The act or process of painting piping to prevent rust and corrosion and also provide an identifying system in buildings and process piping plants.  
Pipe Railing. A metal railing made of pipe.  
Pipe Sleeve. Cylindrical insert cast into concrete wall or floor to provide for later passage or anchorage of pipe.  
Pipe Wrench. A wrench with serrated jaws to grip pipe and turn it in one direction only.  
Pipe, ABS. A plastic pipe made in various diameters; used for stacks and main drains in plumbing systems.  
Pipe, Aluminum. A pipe for liquid or gas.  
Pipe, Clay. Pipe used for drainage systems and sanitary sewers made of earthenware and glazed to eliminate porosity.  
Pipe, Copper. Rigid pipe used for exterior and interior water systems, it is light and durable, resists moisture, and can be used with either mechanical or soldered connections.  
Pipe, CPVC. Rigid plastic pipe used for hot and cold water supply lines.  
Pipe, Fiberglass. A pipe for liquid or gas, fabricated from layers of glass fibers and resins.  

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