2026-04-10T09:42:59+01:0012,437359415https://marinefinds.org.uk/datalabs/terminology/objects/format/jsonhttps://marinefinds.org.uk/datalabs/terminology/objects/format/xmlhttps://marinefinds.org.uk/datalabs/terminology/objects183410238696230STRIKE A LIGHTYA triangular sectioned rod probably used for making sparks.128P183510238797151STRIKING EQUIPMENTNEquipment used primarily to bring percussive force onto an object.128P3882140125STRIKING GEARYA mechanism within a windmill, attached to the striking rod, allowing the opening and closing of the shutters or vanes of patent sails.546P3899140403STRIKING RODYAn iron bar or rod running through the core of a windmill's windshaft that causes the opening and shutting of the vanes on patent sails.546P3470138309STRINGYA sloping timber in a staircase holding the ends of treads and risers.546P183610238896417STRINGYFlexible, twisted fibres, joined together, for tying objects.128P12384142093STRINGYLine, cord or thread, especially that used for tying up parcels, etc. Also use for "twine", i.e. twisted thread, for the same purpose, and medieval equivalents, e.g. "packthread".77P3471138310STRING COURSEYA horizontal, moulded band, usually projecting, running across a wall, often indicating the position of a building's interior floor.546P552470587String HearthN1N1837102389100191STRING INSTRUMENTYAn musical instrument where the strings are played by plucking or bowing. Use more specific term where known.128P590171106Strip CultivationN1N10434140259STRIP FIELDYAn area of agriculturally used land, which is divided into small, elongated, rectangular fields running parallel to each other.1P412468632STRIP LYNCHETYA terraced field usually found on hillsides. Comprising a flat strip of land, called the tread, and a steep, scarped lynchet or edge, called the riser.1P11377160386STRONGPOINTYA fortifed position, often including fieldworks or defensive structures, designed to keep enemy forces engaged to allow reinforcements to be mobilized.1P183810239097065STROPYA leather strap for sharpening a razor.128P3472138311STRUCTURAL COMPONENTNA part of a building or structure that is an element of the construction.546P3473138312STRUCTURAL PLANNA plan form of a structure or building.546P183910239196123STRUCTURAL TIMBERYA substantial piece of timber which is part of, and integral to, the structure of a building.128P539470420STRUCTUREYA construction of unknown function, either extant or implied by archaeological evidence. If known, use more specific type.1P3474138313STRUTYA member whose purpose is to keep two other members apart, so acting in a state of compression.546P3475138314STUB TIEBEAMYA block in the position of a tiebeam.546P3476138315STUDYA subsidiary member, usually vertical, in a framed wall or partition.546P184010239296503STUDYA projection on which an object is fastened or which can pass through eyelets to fasten.128P916793453STUD FARMYA farm where stallions and mares are kept for breeding.1P184110239396647STUD FASTENERYA projecting stud which fastens into a socket.128P3477138316STUDDED DOORYA planked or battened door, with large nails or pegs with projecting heads keeping it intact.546P11648163219Student AccommodationNPurpose built accommodation for students built by a private company rather than a college or university.1N916893454Students HostelN1N916993455STUDENTS UNIONYA building used, as a meeting place and administration block, by an organization run for the benefit of students at a school, college or university.1P622871570StudioNUse appropriate term.1N