Glossary

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maintenance - activities and practices that keep a building in good condition and help to prevent deterioration

mason - in a building, the person who sets all the stones in place on top of one another

measure - Dimensions, quantity, or capacity as ascertained by comparison with a standard.

migrant - a person who leaves one part of the country and moves to another part of the same country, usually to find work

minaret - a tall thin tower with a side balcony, from which Muslims are called to prayer

mortar - the building material made from cement, sand and water that is applied between bricks and hardens to form a strong connection

muntins - the thin metal or wooden pieces that divide the window panes

mosque - a building used for worship