Teflon tape

1. A narrow, woven fabric not over 8 inches in width. 2. In slide fasteners, a strip of material, along one edge of which the bead and scoops are attached, the bead sometimes ...

tape

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

A narrow width reinforcing fabric or mat.

tape

Sports; Horse racing

A starting device used in steeple chasing consisting of an elastic band stretched across the racetrack which retracts when released.

tape

Sports; Boxing

Fighters use tape, which is really a bandage, wrapped around their hands to help protect the hands. The knuckles can't be wrapped it is against the rules.

cistern

Construction; Architecture; Building/real property; Carpentry; Demolition/excavation

water recipient like a well or a tank

acrylic

Construction; Plumbing

A thermoplastic (heat activated) used on the surfaces of bathtubs and whirlpools. It usually comes in sheets and is backed by fiberglass to form waterproof shower walls.

adaptor

Construction; Plumbing

A fitting that unites different types of pipe together, for example: ABS (Aristocraft bristone styrine) to cast iron pipe.

alkalinity

Construction; Plumbing

The measurement of constituents in a water supply which determine alkaline conditions. The alkalinity of water is a measure of its capacity to neutralize acids, also referred to ...

aerator

Construction; Plumbing

A device screwed into the end of a faucet spout that mixes air into flowing water, and controls flow to reduce splashing. It sometimes contains a baffle to reduce flow to 2.5 gpm.

acidity

Construction; Plumbing

The level of concentration of acid in water. Acid will neutralize an alkali or base. It is usually expressed in terms of its calcium carbonate equivalent .

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Victoria's Secret

A US retailer of premium quality women's fashion wear, lingerie and beauty products. Victoria's Secret is known for its annual fashion runway show, ...