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Term Definition
Stair, Terrazzo. A stairway with terrazzo as the wearing surface.  
Stairs, Box. stairs built between walls, and usually with no support except the wall.  
Stairway. One or more flights of stairs including the landings leading from one floor to another.  
Stairwork. A unit of horizontal treads, vertical risers, that make up a system of steps from one level to another.  
Stake, Side. On a road job, a stake on the line of the outer edge of the proposed pavement; any stake not on the center line.  
Stake, Slope. In earthwork, a stake marking the line where a cut or fill meets the original grade.  
Stake. 1. A stout stick or post sharpened at one end and driven into the earth as a support or boundary marker. 2. Something that is invested for gain or loss; an interest or share in a financial undertaking. 3. A Mormon territorial jurisdiction comprising a group of wards.  
Stall Torque. In an electric motor, the torque developed when starting.  
Stall, Shower. A compartment where water is showered on a person.  
Stall. 1. A booth or counter in a market or building for the sale of goods. 2. A compartment for one domestic animal in a stable. 3. A compartment for one person in a shower bath; a stall shower. 4. A space marked off for parking one car.  
Stanchion. An upright, vertical support or strut.  
Stand Oil. Heat-thickened vegetable oil, or combination of vegetable oils, such as linseed and tung.  
Stand Pipe System. A system of piping installed for fire protection purposes having a primary water supply constantly or automatically available at each hose outlet.  
Standard Air. see Standard Conditions.  
Standard Conditions. Used as a basis for air conditioning calculations, temperature of 68°F. (20°C.), pressure of 29.92 inches of mercury and relative humidity of 30 percent; also called Standard Air.  
Standard Dimension Ratio (SDR). The ratio of pipe or tubing diameter to wall thickness.  
Standard Dimension. The specified dimension of units.  
Standard Grade Tile. Highest grade of all types of ceramic tile.  
Standard of Living. The degree of comfort available to people.  
Standard Operating Procre. A standard or prescribed method to be followed routinely for the performance of designated operations or in designated situations.  
Standard. 1. A stanchion or support. 2. A criterion accepted by custom or general agreement. 3. A level of quality or quantity established by authority for size, weight, value, or extent.  
Standardize. To bring into conformity with a standard.  
Standing Finish. The finish woodwork of the openings and the base, and all of the interior finish work.  
Standing Seam Roof. A sheet metal roof system that has seams that project at right angles to the plane of the roof.  
Standpipe. A pipe that extends the full height of a building, with hose connections, used to provide water exclusively for the fighting of fires; see Dry Standpipe and Wet Standpipe.  
Stanley Knife. Trademark; a hand tool with removable blades; see Board Knife.  
Stannous. Containing or relating to tin.  
Staple Fibers. Relatively short natural or synthetic fibers ranging from approximately 1-1/2 to 7 inches in length, which are spun into yarn, as contrasted with continuous filament.  
Staple Gun. A spring-loaded or pneumatic devise for driving staples.  
Staple. Double pointed, U-shaped metal fastener used for same purposes as nails, but providing additional head holding power.  

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