Knee Brace
A diagonal support placed between vertical and horizontal beams to…
Kilowatt (kW)
A unit of electrical power equal to one thousand watts, commonly used to measure the power consumption of appliances. Example: Understanding the kilowatt usage of household appliances can help homeowners plan for energy-efficient upgrades.
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