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1. In formwork, a horizontal member which is supported by hangers or by upright posts and carries joists.

2. A horizontal member which is housed in the studs of balloon framing and carries joists.

3. In scaffolding, one of the horizontal members fastened to uprights which support the put-logs and which are at right angles to the wall; they carry the boards on which the workmen stand.

4. A flat slab of stone, such as that laid horizontally over a grave.

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While Craig put the lineup signs away, Fatty rummaged through the shelves at the back of the office, looking for a replacement toe piece for the binding.

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This tool was used to stretch the toe part of a shoe, although apparently the wooden toe pieces are missing.

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The three sheets of sandpaper that come with it have detachable extra toe pieces, since that is the part which wears out fastest as a result of coming into contact most with the surface to be sanded.