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Cant. Another term for " wane " on a log of timber, implying 

 that it is not die-square at the corners, or towards the top 

 end of the tree : it presents itself as a shortened form of 

 "scant" (which see, and "Wane"). "Cant" has some 

 reference to the side of a log meaning " turn," as : " Give 

 that log a cant with the ' cant-dog ' ' (which see). It is 

 also an American term for a log that has been slabbed on 

 one or more sides. 



Cant-dog or Hook. A hand-spike with a hinged iron hook at 

 the lower or heavy end, hooped and pronged; a necessary 

 tool or instrument where logs of timber are handled or 

 turned over on land, or floated or rafted on water. It is 

 allied to the act of turning instance, " cant over " for 

 " turn over." 



Cant Moulding. Any moulding with a bevelled face. 



Cantilever. A wooden or iron block framed into the side of a 

 house under the eaves, to carry a cornice or other moulding. 



Capping. See " Coping." 



Capping Rail. The rail at the top of a fence. Sometimes 

 called " saddleback." 



Capstan. Machine used for hauling timber into a saw mill. 

 Consisting of a revolving capstan head round which a rope 

 is twisted two or three turns, sufficient purchase being 

 thus obtained for hauling in the log. 



Carcase. The structure of a building before finishing is added. 



Cargo. The general name for all the merchandise carried on 

 board a trading ship. It means the entire cargo of the ship 

 usually, but the meaning may vary, according to the con- 

 tract and circumstances. 



Carriage. (1) The timbering hidden or supporting part of a 

 staircase ; (2) the timber or iron- work of a gun ; (3) a two- 

 or four-wheeled vehicle with many parts ; (4) the price or 

 expense of carrying goods. 



Case. See " Packing Case." 



Case Harden. In seasoning timber a piece is said to be case 

 hardened when the exterior becomes dry while the interior 

 remains moist. This is generally due to the application of 

 a high degree of heat in a short time, i.e., by drying in an 

 overheated kiln. 



Caseboards. See " Boxboards," also " Shooks." 



Casement. A compartment between the mullions of a window, 

 but more generally a glazed sash or frame hinged to open 

 like a door or to slide xip and down in a sash window. 



