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Flitch

A large piece of log, sawn on at least two surfaces, intended for further cutting.

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Home furnishings; General furniture

Any part of the log which is sliced into veneer.

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Building materials; Lumber

A large piece of log, sawn on at least two surfaces, intended for further cutting.

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A complete section of tree trunk that has been sawed into thin pieces of veneer and is shipped as one unit.

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