-Moulding and Millwork Jargon-

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Tear Drop-
A term given to mouldings with a gradual curved profile.

Tenon-
A projection tongue-like part of a wood member to be inserted into a slot (mortise) of another member to form a "mortise and tenon joint."


Toned-
Moulding pre-finished by staining and top-coating.

Torus-
A large bead; opposite of scotia; rope like moulding.

Trim-
Millwork, primarily mouldings and/or trim to finish-off (trim around) windows and door openings, fire-places, walls and other members.

Door Trim-
Trim for a door opening usually consisting of casing.

Exterior Trim-
Trim used on the exterior of a structure.

Interior Trim-
Trim used on the interior of a structure; sometimes referred to as interior finish.

Running Trim-
Interior of exterior trim ordered in linear of lineal measurement and which extends for runs around the perimeter of a room or structure; as opposed to standing trim.

Window Trim-
The moulding and/or trim necessary to "finish" or "trim" a sash or window frame.

Trimbacks-
Odd lengths developed in the manufacture of cut-to-length finger jointed mouldings.

Trimming Out-
Installing "trim"; sometimes refers to interior finish.

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