counterflashing
nounConstruction
Formed metal or elastomeric sheeting secured on or into a wall, curb, pipe or other surface, to cover and protect the upper edge of a base flashing and its associated fasteners.
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counterlath
nounConstruction
One of many laths used in preparing one side of a partition or framed wall, when the other side has been covered in and finished.
counterproof
The inverted image of an original proof.
counterpunch
A punch used in the cutting of other punches, often used to create the negative space in or around a glyph.
countershed
nounManufacturing
A shed (area between warp yarns) with different yarns from a previous one.
country
The rock through which a vein of ore or coal runs.
country beam
A headlight setting intended for quiet country roads at night.
country rock
Rock that surrounds reefs or lodes of mined minerals, forming the walls and floors of quarries, or through which mine tunnels are driven.
coupe
nounAutomotive
A car with two doors and a nonconvertible roof. (variant of coupé)
coupling
A connection between two electronic circuits such that a signal can pass between them.
coupling rod
nounRail equipment
A rod that couples the driving wheels of a locomotive, a steam locomotive in particular, so that the driving wheels act together as a unit.
coupon
nounManufacturing
A small sample of a bulk material, prepared so that test failure will be representative.
course
nounManufacturing
A row or file of objects.
coursing joint
nounConstruction
A joint between two courses of masonry.
courtesy light
nounAutomotive
A small light inside a motor vehicle that automatically switches on when a door is opened.
cover
nounConstruction
The distance between reinforcing steel and the exterior of concrete.
cover board
nounConstruction
An insulation board used over closed cell plastic insulation (e.g., polyisocyanurate) to prevent blistering when used in conjunction with hot bituminous membranes.
coverage
The area covered by a mobile phone (cellphone) or other radio network.
cow
A chock: a wedge or brake used to stop a machine or car.
cowcatcher
nounRail equipment
A plough-shaped device affixed to the front of a locomotive (or other large vehicle), usually wedge or V-shaped so as to push or deflect objects on the tracks out of the way, to clear out the train's path and prevent the risk of derailment or major damage to it.
CP
nounConstruction
Initialism of contract package.
CPC
Initialism of circuit protective conductor.
CPE
Abbreviation of customer-premises equipment.
CPLD
Initialism of complex programmable logic device.
CPO
nounAutomotive
Initialism of certified pre-owned Referring to a used car asserted to be in good condition whose warranty (from the seller, manufacturer, or insurer) is asserted to be extensive.
CPR
nameRail equipment
Initialism of Canadian Pacific Railway.
CPS
nounManufacturing
Initialism of counts per second.
CPU
Initialism of central processing unit.
CQI
Initialism of channel quality indicator.
CQV
nounManufacturing
Initialism of commissioning, qualification, and validation
CR
nameRail equipment
Initialism of Caledonian Railway.
crab
To navigate (an aircraft, e.g. a glider) sideways against an air current in order to maintain a straight-line course.
cracking
The thermal decomposition of a substance, especially that of crude petroleum in order to produce petrol / gasoline.
crackle
A style of glaze giving the impression of many small cracks.
cradle
nounCarpentry
A ribbing for vaulted ceilings and arches intended to be covered with plaster.
cradling
nounCarpentry
The framework in arched or coved ceilings to which the laths are nailed.
craft
Boats, especially of smaller size than ships. Historically primarily applied to vessels engaged in loading or unloading of other vessels, as lighters, hoys, and barges.
cram
nounManufacturing
A warp having more than two threads passing through each dent or split of the reed.
crane operator
nounConstruction
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craneman
A boy employed to hoist the corves of coals on to the rolleys with the crane.
crank axle
An axle formed in the manner of a crankshaft in an internal-combustion engine, having one or two cranked sections driven from one or two cylinders inside the main frames.
crankwalk
nounAutomotive
The condition of having excessive play in the crankshaft alignment, letting it drift back and forth, allowing off-alignment interaction with the rest of the engine.
crankweb
A part of a crankshaft on either side of a connecting rod bearing.
crash box
nounAutomotive
A structural component near the bumper, serving to absorb energy in a collision.
crash gearbox
A transmission with a sliding mesh, used in older vehicles; gear changes are often accompanied by loud noises.
crash tender
A water tender designed to put out fires from aircraft crashes.
crate engine
nounAutomotive
a new, fully-assembled automobile engine that is shipped to the installer
craunch
A portion of a stratum or vein left in excavating to support the roof.
crawl control
nounAutomotive
Slow cruise control for off-roading.
crawl space
A level, narrow opening underneath the bottom of a building or storey used to give access to pipes, cables and other utilities.
crawler crane
nounConstruction
A crane that is able to move around a construction site on its caterpillar tracks.
crawler lane
nounAutomotive
On a highway, a slow lane on an uphill incline that is designated for slow-moving traffic such as heavy goods vehicles.
craze
A crack in the glaze or enamel caused by exposure of the pottery to great or irregular heat.
creamware
Cream-coloured earthenware produced chiefly from 1750 to 1820 by the potters of Staffordshire, England
creel
A bar or set of bars with skewers for holding paying-off bobbins, as in the roving machine, throstle, and mule.
creep
A barrier with small openings used to keep large animals out while allowing smaller animals to pass through.
creeper gear
The lowest gear on a vehicle: especially, a dedicated super-low gear, available in some trucks and tractors, that is even lower than the usual low gear, which is labeled as first gear.
crew
A member of a ship's company who is not an officer.
cricket
An aural warning sound consisting of a continuously-repeating chime, designed to be difficult for pilots to ignore.
crimp
To fasten by bending metal so that it squeezes around the parts to be fastened.