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Berms

Ridges in soil that are used for decoration and/or dams to control water flow.

Bi-fold

This term is used in reference to a segmented door that folds at the center. The door is usually at the entrance to a room or closet.

Bidet

A plumbing fixture containing a basin that is generally used for personal hygiene.

Bird’s mouth splice

A splice in a piece of lumber made by taper sharpening one end of a plank to be spliced and notching the other end of a plank to be spliced. The tapered end is inserted into the notched end and the joint is secured with nails or screws.