chinking

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The material used for filling gaps in exterior walls, particularly in log construction. Clay was generally used, often with an aggregate of twigs, stones, hair, or Spanish moss. (Foster, 2004) Photo from Wardensville, West Virginia, 2021.

Photo from Petersburg Battlefield, Petersburg, Virginia, 2021.

Synonyms:
nogging
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