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Meaning of "mudsill" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MUDSILL

mudsill  [ˈmʌdˌsɪl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MUDSILL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Mudsill is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MUDSILL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

mudsill

Sill plate

A sill plate or sole plate in construction and architecture is the bottom horizontal member of a wall or building to which vertical members are attached. The word plate is typically omitted in America and carpenters speak simply of the "sill". Other names are ground plate, ground sill, groundsel, and mud sill. Sill plates are usually composed of lumber but can be any material. The timber at the top of a wall is often called a top plate, pole plate, wall plate or simply "the plate".

Definition of mudsill in the English dictionary

The definition of mudsill in the dictionary is a building support located at or below ground. Other definition of mudsill is a person from the lowest social class.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MUDSILL


decile
ˈdɛsɪl
difficile
dɪˈfɪsɪl
domicil
ˈdɒmɪsɪl
doorsill
ˈdɔːˌsɪl
drecksill
ˈdrɛkˌsɪl
esile
ˈeɪsɪl
fluorouracil
ˌflʊərəʊˈjʊərəsɪl
galactosyl
ɡəˈlæktəˌsɪl
glycosyl
ˈɡlaɪkəˌsɪl
glycyl
ˈɡlaɪsɪl
groundsill
ˈɡraʊndˌsɪl
hexyl
ˈhɛksɪl
hydroxyl
haɪˈdrɒksɪl
propylthiouracil
ˌprəʊpɪlˌθaɪəʊˈjʊərəsɪl
sill
sɪl
uracil
ˈjʊərəsɪl
verticil
ˈvɜːtɪˌsɪl
windowsill
ˈwɪndəʊˌsɪl
Ygdrasil
ˈɪɡdrəˌsɪl
Yggdrasil
ˈɪɡdrəsɪl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MUDSILL

mudge
mudguard
mudhole
mudhook
mudir
mudiria
mudlark
mudlogger
mudlogging
mudpack
mudra
mudrock
mudroom
mudscow
mudskipper
mudslide
mudslinger
mudslinging
mudstone
mudwort

WORDS THAT END LIKE MUDSILL

back and fill
bill
fill
fit the bill
free-will
grill
hill
ill
kill
mill
over the hill
run of the mill
run-of-the-mill
skill
still
till
vill
what you will
will
with a will

Synonyms and antonyms of mudsill in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «mudsill» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MUDSILL

Find out the translation of mudsill to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of mudsill from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «mudsill» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

底梁
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

solera
570 millions of speakers

English

mudsill
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

mudsill
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

mudsill
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

mudsill
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

mudsill
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

mudsill
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

mudsill
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Mudsill
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Schlammschwellen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

mudsill
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

mudsill
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Mudsill
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

mudsill
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

mudsill
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

माडिसिल
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

mudsill
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

mudsill
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

mudsill
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

mudsill
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

mudsill
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

mudsill
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

onderste drempel
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

mudsill
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

mudsill
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of mudsill

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MUDSILL»

The term «mudsill» is normally little used and occupies the 126.224 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MUDSILL» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about mudsill

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MUDSILL»

Discover the use of mudsill in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to mudsill and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Precision Framing
The hardest part of installing the mudsill is actually done—establishing the layout and level lines. From here you simply fasten the mudsill flush with the layout lines and shim it level using the perimeter line as a guide. We'll describe how we go ...
Mike Guertin, Rick Arnold, Joseph Williamson, 2002
2
Memoirs of a Dutch Mudsill: The "war Memories" of John Henry ...
Captain John Henry Otto was a keen observer; his memoirs paint a vivid picture of the life of a common soldier and of a line officer at the company level during the Civil War.
John Henry Otto, David Gould, James B. Kennedy, 2004
3
Graphic Guide to Frame Construction
moiSture barrier between untreated wood & foundation framed wall furring Same thickneSS aS wood Subfloor p.t. mudSill finiSh floor concrete Subfloor on 3⁄4-in. plywood baSe; level and thickneSS vary with finiSh material. 30-lb. felt or other ...
Rob Thallon, 2008
4
Carpentry Complete: Expert Advice from Start to Finish
In most cases, you can mark the mudsill stock to length in place. At the corners, run one piece of mudsill stock past the perpendicular chalkline and butt the other at a right angle to it. If one leg is particularly short, make it the piece that runs long  ...
Andy Engel, 2012
5
Habitat for Humanity, how to Build a House
This provides clearance between the girder and the concrete so that moisture in the con- Bend the straps up the sides of the mudsill.- 2x6 PT mudsill Foam sill gasket Nail the strap to the mudsill. Strap anchor embedded in concrete Metal ...
Larry Haun, Vincent Laurence, Tim Snyder, 2002
6
Class in America: An Encyclopedia
SAMANTHA MAZIARZ The mudsill theory claims that every society always has and always must contain two groups of people: the lower, working classes who toil away performing menial labor and the upper classes who in turn are left free to ...
Robert E. Weir, 2007
7
Commercial Drafting and Detailing
Basic terms used to describe ground-level wood floor systems include mudsill, floor joist, girder, and rim joist. Each can be seen in Figure 7-3. Joist, rim joist, and blocking are also used to describe upper floors framed with wood members.
Alan Jefferis, Kenneth Smith, 2009
8
Print Reading for Architecture and Construction Technology
The mudsill is the plate that rests on the masonry foundation and provides a base for all framing. Because of the moisture comem of the concrete and soil, the mudsill is required to be pressure-treated or made of foundation-grade redwood or ...
David A. Madsen, Alan Jefferis, 2004
9
Old-House Journal
In general, consulting an engineer is a good idea for any sort of house, particularly those built with balloon framing and cripple walls (more on this later). If the foundation is acceptable, the first phase is to bolt the mudsill to its perimeter in order ...
10
Framing Floors, Walls, and Ceilings
To use the bolt marker, place the mudsill plate on the foundation with the edge of the sill temporarily on the opposite side of the chalkline from where it normally would go. Check to make sure the plate is positioned directly on the line and that  ...
Fine Homebuilding, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MUDSILL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term mudsill is used in the context of the following news items.
1
“Game of Thrones” politics: Is a fair and just ruler possible for …
... perhaps motivated by the money and perhaps by mudsill theory (as Dany speculates), to put on a mask and kill former slaves who stand up ... «Salon, Apr 15»
2
Why Wisconsin loved Abraham Lincoln
The Slave Power had its own economic theory, "mudsill theory," which held that every class had its proper place, from aristocracy to worker to ... «Wausau Daily Herald, Apr 15»
3
Abraham Lincoln would despise you all: Race, the South and the …
Members of this “mudsill” class — the derogatory name he coined for America's slaves and wage earners — were dumb enough to be happy ... «Salon, Apr 15»
4
Dodge Industries Inc. Solves Long-Standing Problems in the …
The installation of the starter row of wall sheathing and siding at the mudsill foundation and roof decking at the roof edge, in particular, ... «PR Web, Mar 15»
5
Question is raised about sealing concrete
Cover them with 6-mil plastic stapled to the sides of the joists, the sheathing and the mudsill. If you select rigid insulation, cut the pieces to fit ... «BurlingtonFreePress.com, Feb 15»
6
Would the NHS Really Collapse?
They do not preach equality of opportunity or aspiration of any kind; they sermonise Mudsill Theory, that 19th Century idea that without slaves ... «Huffington Post UK, Nov 14»
7
Burlington reader has question about muddy boots
I got a stepladder and poked my hand in the top of the blocks not covered by the mudsill. I felt water to within one inch of the top. Unable to ... «BurlingtonFreePress.com, Aug 14»
8
Cost-effective and Sustainable Remodeling and Retrofit Tips
... and weatherstripping, seal air leaks from ceiling light fixtures and access panels into the attic, around the foundation and mudsill, and around ... «Sourceable, Feb 14»
9
100-year-old brick foundation may need to be replaced
The concrete stem wall must be bolted to the mudsill. Plywood shear wall should be constructed to tie the mudsill to the house framing, and ... «San Francisco Chronicle, Nov 13»
10
Fall is a fine time to visit Island's storied West End
... lovely historical site and enjoy the original woodwork and the hand-hewn red oak mudsill that runs the length of the building in the basement. «Manitoulin Expositor, Sep 13»

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« EDUCALINGO. Mudsill [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/mudsill>. Apr 2024 ».
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