Glossary C

Curing is the process of drying newly harvested tobacco. Curing takes many forms, such as air curing, flue curing, fire curing, etc.

Crossed weaving refers to the activity that includes all fabrics in which the warp threads intertwist amongst themselves to give intermediate effects between ordinary weaving lace, as in gauzes.

Crop scouting is a process by which a field is sprayed for weeds and insects, and afterwards it is checked or inspected to make sure that the spraying has eradicated or gotten rid of what it intended to.

Crocheted is characterized as loose, open knit made by looping thread with a hooked needle. The product is used for light, summer sweaters or shawls. Other crocheted articles varies from kitchen articles, baby dresses, decorative items, and many others.

Crank, plate setter refers to a special kiln shelf that has usually three (3) legs and stacks by interlocking with others. Cranks are used to fire plates and tiles. Likewise, they are used to overcome poor use of space in kilns when flat objects are being fired.

Cradle refers to a structural component that supports the driveline and suspension.

Coverage refers to the area over which a given amount of paint will spread and completely hide the surface. Coverage, also known as spreading rate, is normally expressed in square feet per gallon or in square metres per litre.

Couch refers to the 17th and 18th century term for a daybed. Couch is an arm less. back less lounge or sofa for daytime resting; generally with head rest at one end.

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Glossary C

Curing

Crossed weaving

Crop scouting

Crocheted

Crank, plate setter

Cradle

Coverage

Couch

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