Acute

Acute. Sharp, to the point.

Adjuster

Adjuster. A tool which measures distances and relative spaces.

Æsthetic

Æsthetic. The theory of taste; science of the beautiful in nature and art.

Abstract

Abstract. That which exists in the mind only; separate from matter; to think of separately as a quality.

Alligator jaws

Alligator jaws. A term used to designate a pair of serrated bars which are held together in a headpiece, and capable of clamping bits between them.

Analyzed

Analyzed. Separated into its primitive or original parts.

Anchor

Anchor. Any device for holding an object in a fixed position.

Angle dividers

Angle dividers. A sort of double bevel tool so arranged that an angle can be made at the same time on both side of a base line.

Angularly disposed

Angularly disposed. Forming an angle with reference to some part or position.

Archivolt

Archivolt. The architectural member surrounding the curved opening of an arch. More commonly the molding or other ornaments with which the wall face of an arch is changed.

Artisan

Artisan. One trained in some mechanic's art or trade.

Beaded

Beaded. A piece of wood or iron having rounded creases on its surface.

Beam compass. A drawing compass in which the points are arranged to slide on a rod, instead of being fixed on dividers.

Belfry

Belfry. A bell-tower, usually attached to a church.

Bevel square

Bevel square. A handle to which is pivotally attached a blade, which may be swung and held at any desired angle.

Bisected

Bisected. To divide, mark, or cut into two portions.

Bit

Bit. A small tool, either for drilling, or for cutting, as a plane iron.

Braced collar

Braced collar. A form of roofing truss, in which the upper cross member is supported by a pair of angled braces.

Breast drill

Breast drill. A tool for holding boring tools, and designed to have the head held against the breast for forcing in the boring tool.

Bridle joint

Bridle joint. A form for securing elements together which provides a shallow depression in one member, and a chamfered member at its end to fit therein.

Bungalow

Bungalow. A Bengalese term; originally a thatched or tiled house or cottage, single story, usually surrounded by a veranda.

Bushing

Bushing. A substance of any kind interposed, as, for instance, a wearing surface between a mandrel and its bearing.

Butts

Butts. A term applied to certain hinges, usually of the large type.