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Perimeter: The area beyond the foul circle away from the basket, including 3-point line, from which players take long-range shots.

Perimeter Drain: 3' or 4' perforated plastic pipe that goes around the perimeter (either inside or outside) of a foundation wall (before backfill) and collects and diverts ground water away from the foundati . . . View Full Definition

Perimeter-Weighted: (also 'cavity back, cavity-back') a style of club head where the mass is distributed more toward the perimeter (outside edges) of the club head in order to increase the effective size of the . . . View Full Definition

Ledger (For A Structural Floor): The wooden perimeter frame lumber member that bolts onto the face of a foundation wall and supports the wood structural floor.

Drain Tile: A perforated, corrugated plastic pipe laid at the bottom of the foundation wall and used to drain excess water away from the foundation. It prevents ground water from seeping through the fou . . . View Full Definition

Iron Butt Rally: The Iron Butt Rally is an 11 day 11,000 mile trip around the perimeter of the United States. It has a series of checkpoints that must be visited within a two-hour window.

Rim Joist: A joist that runs around the perimeter of the floor joists and home.

Shooting Guard: Generally, the player who takes the majority of the shots from the perimeter, many of which are three-point attempts.

Sump: A reservoir that collects and holds water or some other liquid, which is subsequently disposed of by using a pump.

Outside Shooting: Shots taken from the perimeter.