Kame
A small mound or hill composed of stratified glacial deposits
Kame
A small mound or hill composed of stratified glacial deposits.
Keene’S Cement
An unusually tough and durable gypsum plaster to which alum has been added Used primarily for walls of commercial buildings
Keene’S Cement
An unusually tough and durable gypsum plaster to which alum has been added. Used primarily for walls of commercial buildings.
Keeper
A term seldom used in the United States A custodian of a building or grounds
Keeper
A term seldom used in the United States. A custodian of a building or grounds.
Kelp-Shore
The shore between the high and low water marks
Kelp-Shore
The shore between the high and low water marks.
Keogh Plan
A retirement plan whereby a self-employed person may set aside a certain portion of income (tax deferred) into a retirement account The money is …
Keogh Plan
A retirement plan whereby a self-employed person may set aside a certain portion of income (tax deferred) into a retirement account. The money is taxable upon withdrawal at retirement when the person’s tax bracket is often lower.
Kerf
(1) A notch or slit made by a saw (2) The width of the cut of a saw blade
Kerf
(1) A notch or slit made by a saw. (2) The width of the cut of a saw blade.
Key Lot
(1) A strategically located lot, adding to its value (2) A lot adjoining a corner lot at its rear property line with frontage on …
Key Lot
(1) A strategically located lot, adding to its value. (2) A lot adjoining a corner lot at its rear property line with frontage on the secondary street. Also called a Butt Lot.
Key Tenant
Keyman Insurance
Insurance through loss (through death or disability) of a “key” (important) person in a company The liability is the estimated cost of the loss …
Keyman Insurance
Insurance through loss (through death or disability) of a “key” (important) person in a company. The liability is the estimated cost of the loss (in business lost, and replacement of the individual). Some lenders require this insurance before lending to small companies which rely on one or a few “key” people.
Keystone
The piece, usually wedge shaped, at the top of an arch
Keystone
The piece, usually wedge shaped, at the top of an arch.
Kick Plate
A metal or plastic strip, placed at the lower edge of a door or on a riser of a step to protect it from …
Kick Plate
A metal or plastic strip, placed at the lower edge of a door or on a riser of a step to protect it from damage by accidental kicking.
Kickback
A term generally used to describe an illegal rebate See: Rebate
Kickback
A term generally used to describe an illegal rebate. See: Rebate.