to provide structural rigidity and limit the spread of
leaks or fire.

Clapboard Long narrow board with one edge thicker than the other.
Used to cover the outer walls of frame structures.

Dint Force; effort; power.

Drawknife Knife with a handle at each end of the blade.
A drawing motion shaves a surface.
Also known as a drawshave.

Fall and Tackle Apparatus for raising heavy loads.
A rope and pulley blocks.

Ferrule Metal ring put around a tool handle to prevent
splitting.

Freshet Sudden overflow of a stream caused by heavy rain
or a thaw.

Gunwale Upper edge of the side of a vessel.
Gunnel Could serve as a gun mount.

Journal Part of a rotating shaft that turns in a bearing.

Keelson Timber fastened above and parallel to the keel of a
boat for strength.

Percaline Lightweight glossy cotton fabric used for book binding.