Steel Tubing. Pipes made from steel; tubing is measured across from outside to outside; piping is measured on the inside.
Step-wedge. A wedge having one straight edge, and the other edge provided with a succession of steps, by means of which the piece gradually grows wider.
Strain, Stresses. To act upon in any way so as to cause change of form or volume; as forces on a beam to bend it.
Strut. Any piece of timber which runs from one timber to another, and is used to support a part.
Stub. A projecting part, usually of some defined form, and usually designed to enter or engage with a corresponding recess in another member.
Submerged. To be buried or covered, as with a fluid; to put under.
Swivel. A pivoted member, used in many forms of tools, in which one part turns on the other.
Tail-stock. The sliding support or block in a lathe, which carries the dead spindle, or adjustable center.
Technical. Of or pertaining to the useful in mechanical arts, or to any science, business, or the like.
Texture. The disposition of the several parts of any body in connection with each other; or the manner in which the parts are united.