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Term Definition
Tubular Lock. see Cylindrical Lock.  
Tubular. Having the form of a round or polygonal pipe or tube.  
Tuck Pointing. The process of removing deteriorated mortar from the surface of an existing brick wall, and inserting fresh mortar.  
Tufted Carpet. Carpet made by inserting the pile yarns through a prewoven fabric backing on a machine with hundreds of needles, similar to a huge sewing machine.  
Tufts. The cut loops of a carpet pile fabric; applies to both woven and tufted carpets.  
Tumbler Switch. A lever-operated snap switch, powered by electric current  
Tumbler. A lock mechanism that holds a bolt until operated by a key.  
Tumblestone Aggregate. A random collection of aggregate.  
Tumbling. Method of finishing or polishing by using a tumbling barrel; articles to be finished and finishing material are put into barrel which is turned or tumbled.  
Tung Oil. A yellow drying oil obtained from the seed pods of tung trees and widely used in water-resistant varnishes, lacquers, and high-gloss paints.  
Tungsten. 1. A gray-white dense high-melting point ductile hard metallic element that resembles chromium and molybdenum in many of its properties and is used for electric light filaments and in hardening alloys.  
Tunnel. A horizontal passageway through or under an obstruction; also called Wolfram. 2. Tungsten Steel.  
Tunneling. The act or process of digging a horizontal passageway through or under an obstruction.  
Turbidity. Degree to which pool water is visually obscured by suspended particles.  
Turbine. A rotary engine actuated by the reaction of a current of fluid, as water, steam, or air, subject to pressure and usually made with a series of curved vanes on a central rotating spindle.  
Turf. The layer of grass, matted roots, and earth that comprise the surface of a grassland.  
Turn Piece. A small knob, lever, or tee turn with spindle attached for operating the deadbolt of a lock or a mortise bolt.  
Turnbuckle. A mechanical device for tightening tie rods by turning a threaded link.  
Turner. One who operates a lathe.  
Turning Vanes. Thin curved blades placed at bends in air ducts to direct air flow with a minimum of eddying and pressure loss.  
Turnkey. A project delivery system where the owner pays an all-inclusive price for the land, financing, design, and construction.  
Turnout. 1. A widened space in a highway for vehicles to pass or park. 2. A railroad siding.  
Turnover Rate. The number of times a quantity of water, which is equal to the total capacity of water in the swimming pool, passes through the filters in a given period; this is usually expressed in turnovers per day.  
Turnstile. A gate for admission or exit with revolving arms allowing people to pass singly.  
Turntable. 1. A circular revolving platform for turning a vehicle like a locomotive, truck, bus, or automobile. 2. A lazy susan installed in a corner cabinet.  
Turpentine. 1. An oleoresin secreted by various conifers. 2. A volatile pungent oil distilled from turpentine, used in mixing paints and varnishes; also called Turps.  
Turps. Turpentine.  
Turret. A small tower, often projecting from a buildings wall as an ornament.  
Turtleback. see Blistering, 2.  
Tuscan Red. A red pigment consisting of a combination of iron oxides and a lake.  

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