| bearing |
A device at the ends of beams which is placed on top of a pier or abutment. The ends of the beam rest on the bearing.
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| beam |
A horizontal structure member supporting vertical loads by resisting bending. A girder is a larger beam, especially when made of multiple plates. Deeper, longer members are created by using trusses.
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| beat |
Whether done using an electric mixer or by hand with a fork, spoon, or whisk, to 'beat' is to vigorously mix, blend, or stir a mixture in a circular motion. This technique changes the consistency of the ingredient(s), from the smoothing, mixing and aerating the ingredients for a cake batter, to incorporating air into egg whites or sweet cream. 100 strokes by hand will equal about one minute with an electric mixer.
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| beading |
Usually a semi circular moulding that masks a joint, sometimes alongside a quirk
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| beat |
To whip in a circular motion eggs, cream or batters either by hand with a spoon or fork, or using an electric rotary beater.
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