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Crow's foot

A crow’s foot is a ‘V’ shaped mark used to transfer a measurement accurately from the tape measure to the material



Crowbar

A crowbar is a large steel prying tool used for leverage



Crown

A crown is abend or curve traveling the long direction of the board as seen while sighting its face. Sometimes referred to as the crook of the board



Cure

To cure is a chemical process activated by the addition of a catalyst to a paint or other material to harden it within a specific time – a different process than air drying


Cut

To cut is the sharpness or ability of an abrasive to remove material


Cut guide notches

Cut guide notches are features of a saw that are usually stamped or marked on the front of the base plate that aid in lining up a cut when the bevel angle is set to either 0 degrees or 45 degrees.


Cut in

To cut in is abrushing process that makes a clean painted line around all trim and edges prior to rolling


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Defoamer

A defoamer is a specially formulated additive to break down and release bubbles suspended in paint


Deformed shank nail

A deformed shank nail is a fastener with raised ridges on its shank that offer better holding power than smooth shank nails



Dermal absorption

Dermal absorptionis the transport of a chemical from the outer surface of the skin through the skin and into the body




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