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Term Definition
Kiln Dried Lumber. Lumber that has been kiln-dried, often to a moisture content of 6 to 12%; common varieties of softwood lumber, such as framing lumber, are dried to a somewhat higher moisture content.  
Kiln Dried. Lumber that has been heated in a kiln to dry and control the amounts of moisture.  
Kiln Drying. Drying of wood, paint, varnish or lacquer in room or compartment with heat and humidity regulated.  
Kiln Run. Brick or structural clay tile from one kiln which have not been sorted or graded for size, burning, or color variation.  
Kiln. A furnace, oven, or heated enclosure for processing a substance by burning, firing, or drying.  
Kilogram. A metric unit of mass and weight equal to 1000 grams.  
Kilometer. A metric unit of distance equal to 1000 meters.  
Kilowatt. An electrical unit of 1000 watts.  
Kilowatt-Hour (KWH). A measure of electrical energy equivalent to a power consumption of 1000 watts for one hour.  
Kinematic Viscosity. A method of measuring viscosity using the stoke as the basic measurement unit.  
Kinetic Energy. Energy associated with motion.  
Kinetic Friction. The friction between two surfaces that are moving tangentially in contact with each other; kinetic friction is always slightly less than static friction.  
Kinetic. Relating to motion.  
King Closer. In masonry, a closer used to fill an opening in a course larger than a half brick; about three- fourths the size of a regular sized brick; also called a king.  
King Post Truss. A standard peaked roof truss configuration.  
King Post. In a roof system, the member placed vertically between the center of the horizontal tie beam at the lower end of the rafters and the ridge, or apex of the inclined rafters.  
King Stud. The last full length wall stud adjacent to a trimmer stud at a door or window opening.  
King Valve. Liquid receiver service valve.  
King. see King Closer.  
Kip. A unit of weight or force equal to 1,000 pounds.  
Kirk. Church.  
Kitchen Cabinet. A case, box, or piece of furniture with sets of drawers or shelves, with doors, primarily used for storage, mounted on walls or floors in a kitchen area.  
Kitchen Compactor. A machine in a kitchen that compresses or compacts materials by using hydraulic weight, force, or vibration.  
Kitchen Faucet. A fixture found in the kitchen that is used for drawing potable water.  
Kitchen Fryer. An appliance used for frying foods.  
Kitchen Range. A stove with an oven and a flat top surface with burners powered by gas or electric current.  
Kitchen Sink. A stationary basin that is found in the kitchen and connected to a drain.  
Kitchen. A room for preparation of food.  
Knee Brace. A corner brace, fastened at an angle from wall stud to rafter, stiffening a wood or steel frame to prevent angular movement.  
Knee Kicker. A short tool with gripping teeth at one end and a padded cushion at the other, used in making small stretches during carpet laying.  

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