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Fusebox
Fyoos-box Noun A type of electrical distribution system consisting of a metal box and a number of circuit breakers. Example usage: 'The electrician is wiring the new fusebox today.' Most...
Fusebox
Fyoos-box Noun A type of electrical distribution system consisting of a metal box and a number of circuit breakers. Example usage: 'The electrician is wiring the new fusebox today.' Most...
Trog
trawg Noun A tool used to cut grooves in mortar or plaster. Example usage: 'We used a trog to create a groove for the tile edging.' Most used in: Construction...
Trog
trawg Noun A tool used to cut grooves in mortar or plaster. Example usage: 'We used a trog to create a groove for the tile edging.' Most used in: Construction...
Tailpiece
TAYL-peece Noun An end section of a beam or girder which projects beyond the main line of the structure. Example usage: The tailpiece was reinforced with additional steel to support...
Tailpiece
TAYL-peece Noun An end section of a beam or girder which projects beyond the main line of the structure. Example usage: The tailpiece was reinforced with additional steel to support...
Phase
fayz Noun A stage in the construction process. Example usage: We are currently in the second phase of the project. Most used in: Construction projects around the world. Most used...
Phase
fayz Noun A stage in the construction process. Example usage: We are currently in the second phase of the project. Most used in: Construction projects around the world. Most used...
Pigtail
Pig-tuhl Noun A short length of electrical cable or conduit. Example usage: 'I need to run a pigtail from the switch to the light.' Most used in: Electrical and plumbing...
Pigtail
Pig-tuhl Noun A short length of electrical cable or conduit. Example usage: 'I need to run a pigtail from the switch to the light.' Most used in: Electrical and plumbing...
Joules
Joolz Noun A unit of energy or work, equal to the work done by a force of one newton when its point of application moves one meter in the direction...
Joules
Joolz Noun A unit of energy or work, equal to the work done by a force of one newton when its point of application moves one meter in the direction...
Gizmo
Giz-moe Noun, Slang A tool or device used to perform a task. Example usage: I need to get a gizmo to fix this problem. Most used in: North America and...
Gizmo
Giz-moe Noun, Slang A tool or device used to perform a task. Example usage: I need to get a gizmo to fix this problem. Most used in: North America and...
Terminal Block
TUR-mi-nul blok noun A device used to electrically connect two or more wires together. Example usage: The electrician connected the wires with a terminal block. Most used in: Electrical engineering...
Terminal Block
TUR-mi-nul blok noun A device used to electrically connect two or more wires together. Example usage: The electrician connected the wires with a terminal block. Most used in: Electrical engineering...
Circuit Breaker
SUR-kut BREK-er Noun A device that interrupts an electrical circuit when it becomes overloaded. Example usage: We need to check the circuit breaker in case of an electrical overload. Most...
Circuit Breaker
SUR-kut BREK-er Noun A device that interrupts an electrical circuit when it becomes overloaded. Example usage: We need to check the circuit breaker in case of an electrical overload. Most...
Ohm’s Law
Ohms Law Noun A mathematical expression of the relationship between current, voltage, and resistance in an electrical circuit. Example usage: Ohm's Law is an essential tool for electricians. Most used...
Ohm’s Law
Ohms Law Noun A mathematical expression of the relationship between current, voltage, and resistance in an electrical circuit. Example usage: Ohm's Law is an essential tool for electricians. Most used...
Conductor
CON-duk-ter Noun A person in charge of a construction crew Example usage: The conductor was responsible for the daily tasks of the construction crew. Most used in: Construction sites in...
Conductor
CON-duk-ter Noun A person in charge of a construction crew Example usage: The conductor was responsible for the daily tasks of the construction crew. Most used in: Construction sites in...
Distribution Panel
DIS-truh-byoo-shuhn PAN-uhl Noun A device for controlling the distribution of electricity. Example usage: The electrician installed the distribution panel in the basement. Most used in: Electrical installations. Most used by:...
Distribution Panel
DIS-truh-byoo-shuhn PAN-uhl Noun A device for controlling the distribution of electricity. Example usage: The electrician installed the distribution panel in the basement. Most used in: Electrical installations. Most used by:...