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Appendix A: Glossary > T - Pg. 453

Speed Square This is a metal triangle containing both 90-degree and 45-degree angles. There are measurement markings along the sides. The important difference between the speed square and other types of squares is that the speed square has a flange on one side that you can use to hold it square against the edge of your material. Sometimes referred to as a roofer's square. Stage Manager Kit Should include a range of items such as pencils, erasers, highlighters, pads of paper, post-it notes, paper clips, stapler, etc. Everything you'll need to do your job, plus spares. Standby A standby means the cue is imminent. Stapler Binds things together by forcing thin metal staples into the material with pressure. Speed Wrench Similar to a box wrench with one major exception. It contains a ratchet on both ends. Stile The side or vertical pieces of a frame for a flat. Spirit level The spirit level is so named because the little vial containing liquid is actually partially filled with ethanol (alcohol). Stipple Sponge Very coarse, open sponge. Great for adding texture such as beards, bruising, and road rash. Sponging Used to create a paint texture by dabbing paint onto, or off of, a surface with a sponge. String level Mounted on a string that is pulled fairly taut between two points in the area you are trying to measure. Spot Block A pulley designed for temporary, and easily movable, connection to a gridiron or other theater structure. Strip lights Several fixtures built into one. Used for washing cycs and other large areas. Typically made with multiple circuits. Spring Clamp Often called a squeeze clamp and identified by the size their jaws can open. They are clamps that are strong and lightweight. They differ from other clamps in that they tighten Strobe