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Civil engineering
The branch of engineering concerned with the design, construction, and maintenance of such public works roads, bridges, canals, dams, and buildings.
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Harrow
Engineering; Civil engineering
An agricultural tool that loosens and works the ground surface.
Preference
Engineering; Civil engineering
Priority access to Federal power by public bodies and cooperatives.
Protective action
Engineering; Civil engineering
An action or measure taken to avoid or reduce exposure to a hazard.
Watershed divide
Engineering; Civil engineering
The divide or boundary between catchment areas (or drainage areas).
Timbering set
Engineering; Civil engineering
A tunnel support consisting of a roof beam or arch, and two posts.
Common material
Engineering; Civil engineering
All earth materials which do not fall under the definition of rock.
Field tile
Engineering; Civil engineering
Short lengths of clay pipe that are installed as subsurface drains.
