Glossary C

Cable crane is described as a method of extracting timber over rough and/or steep ground using a system of pulleys and line wires. The tractor, which provides the power for the system, remains on the forest road.

Cabinet head casing giving the effect of a single complex molding this elaborate trim molding for doors or windows is constructed of two or more pieces of molding joined together along the length.

Cab over engine a highway tractor that has no hood between the grill and the windshield. The driver's seat is over the engine.

Cab forward means the cab is over the motor but slightly forward, allowing a lower roof line. The steering axle is also further back allowing the vehicle to turn tighter corners. A very common design in busses.

Cracking refers to the breaks in the paint film wide enough to expose the underlying surface.

Container on flat car (COFC) is defined as an intermodal shipment that refers to the practice of moving highway containers on rail intermodal cars for the long-haul portion of the total freight trip.

Cut-in trim guide refers to a tool to protect adjacent surfaces when painting up against them.

Captive is a term which in its simplest form means a wholly owned insurance company that is formed by a noninsurance entity or group to insure or reinsure some or all of the risks of its parent. A captive is usually administered by specialized consultants.

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Glossary C

Cable crane

Cabinet head casing

Cab over engine

Cab forward

Cracking

Container on flat car

Cut-in trim guide

Captive

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