This section is from the book "Carpentry for Boys", by J. S. Zerbe. Also available from Amazon: Carpentry for Boys.
Callipered. A measured portion which has its side or thickness fixed by a finely graduated instrument.
Cambered. Slightly rising in the middle portion. An upward bend, or projection.
Capital. A small head or top of a column; the head or uppermost member of a pilaster.
Cardinal. Pre-eminent, chief, main line; Cardinal line is the principal line to make calculations or measurements from.
Centering point. A place for the reception of the point of an instrument, like a compass or a dividers, or for the dead center of the tail-stock of a lathe.
Cheekpiece. A piece or pieces at right angles to another piece, either fixed or movable, which serves as a rest or a guide.
Chiffonier. A movable and ornamental closet or piece of furniture with shelves and drawers.
Chute. A channel in any material, or made of any substance, for conveying liquids or solids.
Circumference. The distance around an object.
Circumferentially. Surrounding or encircling.
Classical. Relating to the first class or rank, especially in literature or art.
Cogged. Having teeth, either at regular or at irregular intervals.
Concrete. Expressing the thing itself specifically; also the quality; a specific example.
Configuration. Form, as depending on the relative disposition of the parts of a thing; a shape or a figure.
Coincide. To occupy the same place in space; to correspond exactly; to agree; to concur.
Correlation. A reference, as from one thing to another; the putting together of various parts.
Conventional. Something which grows out of or depends upon custom, or is sanctioned by general usage.
Craftsman. One skilled in a craft or trade.
Curvature. The act of curving or being bent.
Concentrated. To bring to a common center; to bring together in one mass.
Dado. A plain flat surface between a base and a surbase molding. Sometimes a painted or encrusted skirting on interior walls.
Depth gage. A tool by means of which the depths of grooves and recesses are measured.
Degree. Measure of advancement; quality; extent; a division or space.
Discarded. Cast off; to reject or put away.
Deterioration. To grow worse; impairing in quality.
 
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