Building Materials Glossary

noun a movable barrier at the entrance of a building, room, vehicle, or enclosure, operated by hand and typically hinged at one side

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• Please remember to close the door behind you when you leave the room.
• Hey, can you shut the door on your way out?
• Make sure to slam the door on your exit.
• Opportunities may knock on your door when you least expect it.

verb Facing is a present participle form of the verb 'face', which means to be positioned or situated with the front towards a particular direction.

• The company is currently facing a legal battle with one of its competitors.
• I heard that Sarah is facing some challenges at work.
• I can't believe we're facing another pop quiz in math class.
• She felt like she was facing a mountain of obstacles in her path to success.

noun a material that covers the inner surface of something, such as clothing or a container, providing protection, insulation, or decoration

• The tailor carefully sewed the lining into the jacket to ensure a perfect fit.
• I love the soft lining in this winter coat, it keeps me so warm.
• The lining in these sneakers is so cushy, they're like walking on clouds.
• Despite the challenges, there was a silver lining to the situation that gave us hope.

noun a furry growth of minute fungal hyphae occurring typically in moist warm conditions, especially on food or other organic matter

• The mold used in the manufacturing process ensures consistent product quality.
• I found some mold in the corner of the bathroom.
• That old book is starting to grow some mold on it.
• His rigid beliefs were like a mold that he couldn't break out of.

noun a soft, wet earth or earthy matter, as on the ground after rain, at the bottom of a pond, or along the banks of a river; mire

• The construction workers had to navigate through the thick mud to reach the building site.
• I got my shoes all muddy while walking through the field.
• Let's go play in the mud, it'll be so much fun!
• Her reputation was dragged through the mud after the scandal.

noun a groove or channel cut in a piece of wood or other material, typically forming a right angle with one side

verb to cut a groove or channel in a piece of wood or other material

• The carpenter carefully measured and cut a rabbet joint to join the pieces of wood together.
• I watched a YouTube tutorial on how to make a rabbet joint for my DIY project.
• I totally messed up the rabbet cut on this shelf, it's all crooked now.
• She had to rabbet her expectations for the event after hearing about the limited budget.

adjective A descriptive word that modifies a noun by describing its qualities or characteristics. In this case, 'spongy' describes something that is soft, porous, and able to absorb liquid.

• The spongy texture of the bread indicated that it was not baked properly.
• I don't like the spongy feeling of wet socks.
• Her hair felt spongy after using that new conditioner.
• His argument was spongy, lacking any solid evidence.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

• The box was as heavy as lead, making it difficult to lift.
• I tried to pick up the bag but it was as heavy as lead.
• That backpack is as heavy as lead, dude.
• The news weighed on her heart as heavy as lead.

adjective not capable of being burned or ignited easily

• The building materials used in this structure are non-combustible, ensuring a higher level of fire safety.
• Make sure to use non-combustible materials when building the deck so it doesn't catch fire easily.
• I heard those new phones are made with some kind of non-combustible material, so they won't explode like the old ones.
• Her personality is like a non-combustible shield, nothing can bring her down.