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Design

The art or practice of designing or making designs.

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joist

Design; Interior design

One of the series of parallel beams used to support floor and ceiling loads.

kiln

Design; Interior design

A furnace for firing clay, forming glass, or melting enamels; studio kilns can achieve temperatures up to 2500°F and can be fueled with gas, wood, or electricity.

kinetic

Design; Interior design

Active. Kinetic sculpture has parts that move, whether by air currents (as with a mobile) or by motors and gears.

knot

Design; Interior design

The portion of wood that displays an area of growth around a tree branch.

laminated

Design; Interior design

Composed of layers bonded together for strength, thickness, or decorative effect.

lampwork

Design; Interior design

The technique of manipulating glass by heating it with a small flame. An open flame is advantageous in very detailed work.

lancet

Design; Interior design

A narrow window with a sharp, pointed arch, commonly associated with gothic revival architecture.