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Cope and Stick
Kohp 'n stik verb, noun To join two pieces of wood together by overlapping them and nailing or screwing them together Example usage: We need to cope and stick the...
Cope and Stick
Kohp 'n stik verb, noun To join two pieces of wood together by overlapping them and nailing or screwing them together Example usage: We need to cope and stick the...
Hack
hak Verb, Noun To cut, shape, or finish (timber, stone, etc.) roughly with a tool such as an axe or chisel. Example usage: The builder hacked the timber to size....
Hack
hak Verb, Noun To cut, shape, or finish (timber, stone, etc.) roughly with a tool such as an axe or chisel. Example usage: The builder hacked the timber to size....
Bungler
BUN-gluhr Noun An unskilled tradesperson Example usage: That bungler couldn't even hang a door properly. Most used in: North American English-speaking countries. Most used by: Skilled tradespeople. Popularity: 8/10 Comedy...
Bungler
BUN-gluhr Noun An unskilled tradesperson Example usage: That bungler couldn't even hang a door properly. Most used in: North American English-speaking countries. Most used by: Skilled tradespeople. Popularity: 8/10 Comedy...
Botcher
baw-cher Noun Someone who is not skilled in a particular trade. Example usage: 'That botcher did a terrible job laying the tile.' Most used in: North America, particularly the United...
Botcher
baw-cher Noun Someone who is not skilled in a particular trade. Example usage: 'That botcher did a terrible job laying the tile.' Most used in: North America, particularly the United...
Fumbler
Fuhm-buh-luhr Noun A tool used to level or smooth concrete. Example usage: A fumbler is used to level the concrete surface in preparation for a coating. Most used in: Construction...
Fumbler
Fuhm-buh-luhr Noun A tool used to level or smooth concrete. Example usage: A fumbler is used to level the concrete surface in preparation for a coating. Most used in: Construction...
Bodger
Baw-jur Noun A derogatory term for a tradesperson who does shoddy work Example usage: The plumber was such a bodger, he hadn't even finished the job. Most used in: UK...
Bodger
Baw-jur Noun A derogatory term for a tradesperson who does shoddy work Example usage: The plumber was such a bodger, he hadn't even finished the job. Most used in: UK...
Bridle Joint
BRID-uhl JOINT Noun A joint in which two pieces of wood are connected by a metal plate. Example usage: The bridge joint was used to secure the two pieces of...
Bridle Joint
BRID-uhl JOINT Noun A joint in which two pieces of wood are connected by a metal plate. Example usage: The bridge joint was used to secure the two pieces of...
Dovetail Joint
dŭv-tāl jōint Noun A joint formed by two pieces of wood that interlock to form a strong bond. Example usage: 'We used a dovetail joint to secure the boards together.'...
Dovetail Joint
dŭv-tāl jōint Noun A joint formed by two pieces of wood that interlock to form a strong bond. Example usage: 'We used a dovetail joint to secure the boards together.'...
Mortise and Tenon
Mawr-tiz and Teh-nuhn Mortise, Tenon A form of joinery that connects two pieces of wood by cutting a mortise (hole) into one piece and a tenon (tongue) into the other....
Mortise and Tenon
Mawr-tiz and Teh-nuhn Mortise, Tenon A form of joinery that connects two pieces of wood by cutting a mortise (hole) into one piece and a tenon (tongue) into the other....
Dowel Sleeve
dou-uhl seel Dowel, Sleeve A cylindrical metal sleeve used to join two pieces of wood together Example usage: We used a dowel sleeve to secure the two pieces of wood...
Dowel Sleeve
dou-uhl seel Dowel, Sleeve A cylindrical metal sleeve used to join two pieces of wood together Example usage: We used a dowel sleeve to secure the two pieces of wood...
Dowel Rod
doh-əl rod Noun A cylindrical metal rod used to join two pieces of wood Example usage: We used a dowel rod to join the pieces of wood together. Most used...
Dowel Rod
doh-əl rod Noun A cylindrical metal rod used to join two pieces of wood Example usage: We used a dowel rod to join the pieces of wood together. Most used...
Dowel Pin
dou-uhl pin Noun A cylindrical metal pin inserted into two or more objects to hold them together. Example usage: 'We used dowel pins to join the two pieces of wood...
Dowel Pin
dou-uhl pin Noun A cylindrical metal pin inserted into two or more objects to hold them together. Example usage: 'We used dowel pins to join the two pieces of wood...