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Vergeboard :: Vergeboard (n.) The ornament of woodwork upon the gable of a house, used extensively in the 15th century. It was generally suspended from the edge of the projecting roof (see Verge, n., 4), and in position parallel to the gable wall. Called also bargeboard..

Testimony :: Testimony (n.) Witness; evidence; proof of some fact.

Ballproof :: Ballproof (a.) Incapable of being penetrated by balls from firearms.

Argument :: Argument (n.) A process of reasoning, or a controversy made up of rational proofs; argumentation; discussion; disputation..

Boot :: Boot (n.) The metal casing and flange fitted about a pipe where it passes through a roof.

Lean-to :: Lean-to (n.) A shed or slight building placed against the wall of a larger structure and having a single-pitched roof; -- called also penthouse, and to-fall..

Rake :: Rake (n.) The inclination of anything from a perpendicular direction; as, the rake of a roof, a staircase, etc..

Roofing :: Roofing (n.) The act of covering with a roof.

Column :: Column (n.) A kind of pillar; a cylindrical or polygonal support for a roof, ceiling, statue, etc., somewhat ornamented, and usually composed of base, shaft, and capital. See Order..

Reprehensive :: Reprehensive (a.) Containing reprehension; conveying reproof.

Setdown :: Setdown (n.) The humbling of a person by act or words, especially by a retort or a reproof; the retort or the reproof which has such effect..

Vaulted :: Vaulted (a.) Arched; concave; as, a vaulted roof..

Ripper :: Ripper (n.) A tool for trimming the edges of roofing slates.

Verge :: Verge (n.) The edge of the tiling projecting over the gable of a roof.

Brettice :: Brettice (n.) The wooden boarding used in supporting the roofs and walls of coal mines. See Brattice.

Garret :: Garret (n.) That part of a house which is on the upper floor, immediately under or within the roof; an attic..

Proof :: Proof (a.) Being of a certain standard as to strength; -- said of alcoholic liquors.

Bombproof :: Bombproof (a.) Secure against the explosive force of bombs.

Punch :: Punch (n.) A prop, as for the roof of a mine..

Gossamer :: Gossamer (n.) Any very thin gauzelike fabric; also, a thin waterproof stuff..

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