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Kerf

A cut made with a saw part way through a material. This is generally done to assist breaking to a desired shape.

Keyed Joint

A joint in which one structural member is keyed or notched into an adjoining member as in timber construction. In masonry construction, a finished joint of mortar which has been tooled concave.

Keystone

A wedge shaped middlemost stone at the top of an arch.

Kick Plate

Running along the bottom edge of a door, this metal plate or strip is installed to protect the finished surface.

Kitchen Cabinet

Mounted on walls or floors in a kitchen area, this case, box, or piece of furniture with sets of drawers or shelves, with doors, is primarily used for storage.

Kitchen Faucet

This plumbing fixture is found in the kitchen and used for drawing water.

Kitchen Sink

A basin found in the kitchen and connected to a drain.

Kitchen

A room for preparing food.

Knot

Usually visible on the surface of a plank of wood, knots are part of a tree's limb or branch.