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Take off is a noun used in construction. (also spelled take-off or takeoff) Take off is also a verb used in construction. Take off, sometimes spelled as “take-off” or “takeoff,” is a part of cost estimating in the construction industry. Estimators use …
Overview This is a short exercise to practice describing the location of items on a floor plan. Preview the tutorial below for a quick lesson on locating items on a plan layout.Try your best to complete the sentences below using …
PRO TIP MADE OF is used to describe the basic general material or physical characteristics of something. It does not describe a process, assembly, or change. Examples:“The chair is made of wood”“The door is made of metal” MADE FROM is used to describe …
Take off is a common phrase in English. It’s most commonly used as a ‘phrasal verb’: VERB + PREPOSITION 1. to remove something, especially a piece of clothing: I’d better take my shoes off. 2. if an aircraft takes off, it leaves …
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