ARMY TM 10-8340-224-13
AIR FORCE TO 35E5-6-1
NAVY NAVFAC-P–337.A
GLOSSARY
Becket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A loop of rope designed to catch another loop
or eye.
Boss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A hub or receptacle for a fitting.
Eave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The lower ridgeline where the wall and roof
meet.
Fastener Tape . . . . . . ..Hook and pile, zipperless cloth fastening
tape.
Erect Position . . . . . . .The elevated tent position.
Kneeling Position. . ..Arch assemblies joined; neither side raised.
Partially Erect . . . . . .Partially elevated ten position; One side
raised.
Ridge . . . . . . . . . . . ..The line of intersection at the peak of both
roofs.
Slide Fastener . . . . . ..A zipper.
Spindle . . . . . . . . . . . ..A tapered rod which receives grommets.
Slurry . . . . . . . . . . . . .A mixture of water and subtropical bleach for
use in NBC decontamination procedures.
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