Vivian, in spite of his philosophy, felt the excitement of the moment. He has been growing worse lately and any excitement is dreadful for him. Mrs. Armstrong's air of excitement was very much in evidence. There was excitement on board of the Uncas the instant Clif's cry was heard.
Plaque or placque may refer to: 1  Commemorative plaque, a plate or tablet fixed to a wall to mark an event, person, etc. 2  Plaquette, a small plaque in bronze or other materials. 3  Memorial Plaque (medallion), issued to next-of-kin of dead British military personnel after World War 4  I. Plaque, a rectangular casino token.
The studs are the vertical pieces that make up most of a wall's frame. The cavities between the studs are called bays (or stud bays). A horizontal piece at the bottom of the wall is called the bottom plate. The studs are nailed to this plate, which is nailed to the floor. At the top of the wall is the top plate. Often a doubled 2x4, it anchors the top ends of the studs as well as ties the wall into the ceiling.