Building And Construction Terms

noun a mathematical operation in which one number is added to another

verb to combine or unite to form a sum

• Please remember to add your signature at the bottom of the document.
• Don't forget to add some sugar to your coffee if it's too bitter.
• I always add a little extra spice to my cooking to give it a kick.
• She always knows how to add a touch of elegance to any outfit.

noun a device used for holding things tightly together or preventing movement

verb to fasten or hold something in place with a clamp

• The clamp was used to securely hold the pieces of metal together during the welding process.
• Can you pass me that clamp so I can fix this broken chair?
• I need to clamp down on my spending if I want to save money for vacation.
• Her anxiety felt like a tight clamp around her chest, making it hard to breathe.

noun a spider's web, especially an old or abandoned one

• The old abandoned house was covered in cobwebs, indicating that it had not been cleaned in years.
• I walked into the attic and nearly ran into a huge cobweb hanging from the ceiling.
• I hate it when I walk through a spider's cobweb by accident, it gives me the creeps.
• The cobwebs of doubt clouded her mind, making it hard for her to make a decision.

verb To finish making or doing; to bring to an end

adjective Fully carried out; thorough or absolute

• The project is not considered complete until all tasks have been finished.
• I can't believe we finally got the house renovations complete!
• I'm so close to completing this level in the game, just a few more tries.
• Her happiness was like a puzzle, missing a few pieces to feel complete.

noun a device used to secure or hold things together, such as a bolt or a screw

• The engineer used a specialized fastener to secure the components together.
• Make sure you use the right fastener for the job so things don't fall apart.
• I need to grab some of those thingamajig fasteners from the hardware store.
• Trust is the fastener that holds relationships together.

noun a barrier that encloses an area, typically made of wood or wire

verb to surround or enclose an area with a fence

• The farmer decided to fence in his livestock to prevent them from wandering off.
• I'm going to fence in the backyard so the dog can run around freely.
• Let's fence in this area to keep nosy neighbors out.
• Don't fence yourself in with limiting beliefs, think outside the box.

verb to make something full or complete by adding something to it

adverb in a way that makes something full or complete

• Please make sure to fill up the gas tank before starting the long journey.
• Don't forget to fill up the cooler with drinks before we head to the beach.
• I need to fill up my water bottle before we hit the trail.
• Her laughter seemed to fill up the room with joy.

noun a large piece of meat cooked or prepared for cooking

adjective involving two or more

• The two companies formed a joint venture to develop new technology.
• Let's go grab a bite at the new BBQ joint down the street.
• I heard there's a cool joint where they play live music on weekends.
• The team worked together like a well-oiled joint to complete the project on time.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'hand' is a noun as it refers to a part of the body.

verb a word that expresses an action or a state of being. 'Lend' is a verb as it indicates the action of giving something temporarily.

article a word that specifies a noun. 'A' is an article that precedes the noun 'hand' in this phrase.

• I would greatly appreciate it if you could lend a hand with the project presentation.
• Hey, could you lend a hand with moving this heavy furniture?
• Yo, can you help me out and lend a hand with setting up the party?
• Sometimes all we need is a friend to lend a hand during tough times.

noun the action or sound of repeatedly hitting or striking something

adjective describing something that is strong or forceful

• The pounding of the waves against the shore could be heard from miles away.
• I could feel my heart pounding as I approached the finish line.
• I could hear the bass pounding at the club last night.
• The pounding rain on the roof made it difficult to concentrate on my work.

verb to exert force on (someone or something) in order to move them away or toward something

adverb in a manner that involves exerting force to move something inward or closer to something else

preposition indicating movement toward the inside or into a particular position

• Please remember to push in your chair after you finish eating.
• Hey, don't forget to push in your chair when you get up.
• Make sure to push in your chair before you leave.
• Sometimes you just have to push in and assert yourself in a meeting.

adjective Soggy is an adjective that describes something as soaked with water or other liquid, usually to the point of being unpleasant or unappealing.

• The paper became soggy after being left out in the rain.
• I hate when my cereal gets soggy in milk.
• The fries were so soggy, I couldn't even eat them.
• His mood was as soggy as the wet blanket he carried around.

noun the process of becoming liquid from being frozen

verb to become liquid from being frozen

• The winter snow began to thaw as the temperature rose above freezing.
• I left the frozen meat out on the counter to thaw before cooking it.
• Let's chill the beer in the fridge and wait for it to thaw before we drink it.
• After years of animosity, their relationship finally began to thaw and they started communicating again.

noun a dull, heavy sound, such as that made by an object falling to the ground

• The heavy book fell to the ground with a loud thud.
• I heard a thud coming from the kitchen, probably my cat knocking something over.
• The basketball hit the backboard with a thud.
• The news of the company's bankruptcy landed with a thud on the employees.