Sentences with phrase «scrapes along the surface»

In caterpillars such as Drepana arcuata, seen in this video, a hair - like structure at the end of the abdomen has evolved into an «anal oar» that the insect scrapes along the surface of a leaf to warn off an intruder.

Not exact matches

Those used for cutting, however, have smaller wear marks along their edges, while arrowheads used for scraping hides become polished on one or both surfaces.

Developers access the sands by literally scraping away the earth's surface, along with anything that happens to be living there.

Not that these clouds escape the fireworks: intense magnetic fields cause the electrically charged surfaces of some of the clouds to radiate as they push through the fields, like a dragging car bumper throwing off sparks as it scrapes along the asphalt.

Petrol / Gasoline vapour is highly flammable, and sparks are frequently present in a crash situation (e.g. metal scraping along the road surface).

Time enters this work through the very process of painting, with multiple decisions, a layering of scraped and repainted passages, compounding across their surfaces like maps of their own making, before finally settling into something like a stop along the way, a welcome place where we can rest and draw a breathe before resuming the path.

• Demonstrated ability to follow floor plans and directions to install hardwood, vinyl and laminate floors • Demonstrated expertise in planning floor installation process in accordance to set deadlines and budget constraints • Hands - on experience in installing LVT, VCT, carpet and ceramic floors as directed by customers • Complete insight into mixing and applying required compounds to join and adhere foundation materials • Proficient in sweeping, scraping and cleaning base surfaces to correct imperfections in a bid to prepare worksites for flooring work • Adept at cutting coverings and foundation materials according to specifications laid out in blueprints and sketches • Competent at using a variety of hand and power tools by following strict safety measures • Hands - on experience in cutting, trimming and shaping materials so that they align with walls • Demonstrated ability to measure, cut and install skirting along walls or baseboards • Documented success in creating and maintaining effective working relationships with vendors and suppliers in a bid to acquire materials on time • Proven record of efficiently handle repair, remodeling and renovation work on floors, using exceptional insight of repair and maintenance work • Qualified to provide a neat finishing touch to installed floors by performing buffing and polishing duties

For a more distressed look use the steel wool and heavily scrape off the pain along the surface.