Construction Materials And Methods

noun a vertical post or structure that supports or frames a door

• The ancient inscription was found on the doorpost of the temple.
• I always hang my keys on the doorpost so I don't lose them.
• I leaned against the doorpost and shot the breeze with my neighbor.
• The decision to move to a new city was a significant step over the doorpost of my comfort zone.

noun a pipe or channel that carries away waste water or sewage

verb to cause the water or other liquid in something to run out, leaving it empty or dry

• The plumber unclogged the drain in the kitchen sink.
• I need to clean out the drain in the shower, it's clogged again.
• I can't believe you drank all my soda, you really know how to drain it!
• The constant demands of his job were starting to drain his energy.

adjective extending in the direction of the length

adverb in the direction of the length

• The fabric should be cut lengthwise to ensure the pattern aligns correctly.
• Make sure to fold the paper lengthwise before cutting it.
• I always tear my bread lengthwise because it tastes better that way.
• She always approached problems lengthwise, taking her time to consider all angles before making a decision.

verb to cut or chop something roughly and forcefully, typically with a sharp tool

• The sculptor meticulously hacked out the intricate details of the marble statue.
• I saw him hacking out a new design for his skateboard deck.
• She hacked out a killer mixtape that went viral on SoundCloud.
• After hours of brainstorming, she finally hacked out a solution to the complex problem.

noun the act of covering a surface with sawdust

verb present participle form of the verb 'sawdust', meaning to cover a surface with sawdust

• The workers were sawdusting the wood to create a smooth finish.
• I sawdusting the furniture before painting it.
• I'm tired of sawdusting this old table, it's taking forever.
• She was sawdusting her problems away, trying to ignore them.