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Words 14 Feb
Words 14 Feb
The space in the roof that can be used for storage, or converted to a room in
the roof. 2. A floor of a commercial building, let unfurnished.
long arm Long pole with fixing on the end that allows it to be used to manoeuvre overhead
equipment, such as roller shutter doors, Velux roof lights, roof vents, or other equipment that
is too high to reach.
long float A flat trowel operated by two people for smoothing screed and concrete.
leat A channel that diverts water to a watermill to provide power.
ledge 1. A horizontal platform. 2. The horizontal platform at the foot of a window. 3. The
horizontal timber used to hold the panels in a matchboard door together.
leach To remove something slowly, typically relating to liquids. Leachate is the liquid
from the decomposing waste in a *landfill.
lead-caulked joint (lead joint) A type of joint used in cast-iron pipework where molten
lead is poured in to seal and join the pipes.
peeling Finish such as paint that has not properly adhered to the surface and has started
to come away from the substrate.
peen hammer Striking tool with a rounded end, used for hammering and working metal.
peening Working of metal using a *peen hammer.
pulley A simple type of machine comprising a grooved wheel that a rope or chain runs
through. Used for lifting heavy objects.
pulley stile The jambs of sash windows that incorporate the pulleys.