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  2. Chalk line - Wikipedia

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    Chalk line tool. A chalk line or chalk box is a tool for marking long, straight lines on relatively flat surfaces, much further than is practical by hand or with a straightedge. They may be used to lay out straight lines between two points, or vertical lines by using the weight of the line reel as a plumb line.

  3. String (structure) - Wikipedia

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    A chalk line or chalk box is a tool for marking long, straight lines on relatively flat surfaces, much farther than is practical by hand or with a straightedge. It is an important tool in construction and carpentry, the working of timber in a rough and unplaned state, as it does not require the timber to have a straight or squared edge formed ...

  4. Chalk - Wikipedia

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    Chalk and other forms of limestone may be used for their properties as a base. [23] Chalk is a source of quicklime by thermal decomposition, or slaked lime following quenching of quicklime with water. [24] In agriculture, chalk is used for raising pH in soils with high acidity. [25] Small doses of chalk can also be used as an antacid. [26]

  5. Plumb bob - Wikipedia

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    A plumb bob, plumb bob level, or plummet, is a weight, usually with a pointed tip on the bottom, suspended from a string and used as a vertical direction as a reference line, or plumb-line. It is a precursor to the spirit level and used to establish a vertical datum. It is typically made of stone, wood, or lead, but can also be made of other ...

  6. String line - Wikipedia

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    A string line is a tool made for the purpose of marking a straight line, level, or corner for construction purposes. when building foundations, string lines are hung on batter boards [1] View of crossed strings at batter boards. indicating corner of foundation.

  7. Chalk outline - Wikipedia

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    A chalk outline, which was drawn around a person laying on the ground. A chalk outline is a temporary outline, usually of a person, drawn on the ground, usually outlining evidence at a crime scene. The outline provides context for photographs of the crime scene, and assists investigators in preserving the evidence.

  8. Today’s NYT ‘Strands’ Hints, Spangram and Answers for ...

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    According to the New York Times, here's exactly how to play Strands: Find theme words to fill the board. Theme words stay highlighted in blue when found.

  9. Spirit level - Wikipedia

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    A line level is a level designed to hang on a builder's string line. The body of the level incorporates small hooks to allow it to attach and hang from the string line. The body is lightweight, so as not to weigh down the string line, it is also small in size as the string line in effect becomes the body; when the level is hung in the center of ...