_slab_ (_SLAB_)
slab Parts of the trunks of trees about anywhere from 10-15 ft. long that is unsuitable to be used for lumber. The sawmills sell them by the truck-load to people and they burn them for firewood. It is waste left over after the lumber has been cut and shaped. (In what sizes are "slabs" sold...
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| Summary: | slab Parts of the trunks of trees about anywhere from 10-15 ft. long that is unsuitable to be used for lumber. The sawmills sell them by the truck-load to people and they burn them for firewood. It is waste left over after the lumber has been cut and shaped. (In what sizes are "slabs" sold ?) Slab sizes about 12 ft. long 4-6 inches wide and about 1/2 inch thick maybe (line) on one side (bark) DICT CEN. 5 C Not used Not used Withdrawn NEWFOUNDLAND FOLKLORE SURVEY Checked by Raji Sreeni on Fri 21 Aug 2015 There is a very faded date written on the bottom of the card, looks like 'NOV 2[inc] 19[inc]' |
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