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Jerry
Builder
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One who makes flimsy houses cheaply and hastily. |
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Jetty
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A projection, a pier. |
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Jhamp
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A horizontal, vertical or sloping projection hanging below, any horizontal projection like balcony, canopy, verandah, passage etc. to provide protection from direct sun and rain. |
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Jhot
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A strip of land permanently left open for drainage purpose not to be used as an access way and is not a street or to be included as a part of the setbacks. |
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Joinery
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Making and fixing wood trimmings on a building. |
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Joist
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Beams supporting the boards of a floor on the laths of a ceiling. |
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Juxtaposition
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Placing or being placed closed together. |