Plantation

A large-scale form of agriculture in which a tree or bush species is planted from which a fruit, leaf or sap is harvested. Crucially the plants are not cut and replanted each year ...

plantation

Building materials; Lumber

An intensively managed stand of trees of either native or introduced species, created by the regular placement of seedlings or seed

plantation

Language; Dictionaries

The act or practice of planting, or setting in the earth for growth.

Plantation Legend

History; American history

A stereotype created by popular pre Civil War writers, that depicted the South as a region of aristocratic planters, beautiful Southern belles, poor white trash, and faithful ...

air space

Building materials; Lumber

The area between insulation facing and interior of exterior wall coverings. For best results, manufacturers recommend filling this space with insulation and allowing at least 3/4" ...

annual ring

Building materials; Lumber

The rings that are generated each year as a tree grows. The age of the tree can be determined by counting the growth rings. The size of the rings can also indicate what type of ...

compression web

Building materials; Lumber

A member of a truss which connects the bottom and top chords and provides downward support.

conifer

Building materials; Lumber

Conifer species are trees or shrubs of the evergreen variety that bear cones. An example would be the pine.

coniferous forests

Building materials; Lumber

Forests comprised of mostly cone bearing trees such as pine forests.

convection

Building materials; Lumber

Currents created by heating air, which then rises and pulls cooler air behind it.

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Self-driving car

A car that drives itself by automatically handling the steering, gas, and brakes with no help from the driver. Self-driving is made possible by the ...