Short for electrical circuit, a complete circuit requires two electrical conductors (wires), an electrical source, and an electrical device such as a light. Electricity travels through one "hot" wire …
Circuit Breaker
A switch-like device in an electrical circuit that is designed to shut down the circuit in the event of an electrical overload or short circuit. Circuit breakers are normally installed in main …
Cistern
A tank used to store rainwater. …
Clapboard
A type of siding, typically cedar, composed of overlapping horizontal boards. …
Classified Property Tax
A tax that varies in rate depending on the use of the property. …
Cleanout
An opening in the drainage system for the removal of obstructions. It also refers to the part of a fireplace from which ashes can be removed. A Y-shaped fitting with a cap or plug on one of the …