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Versace cologne with key patterns on a wet, black table top
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Key pattern

A repeating design consisting of interwoven vertical and horizontal lines, including the Greek key pattern in T, L, or G with squared corners.

Hallway with tall arches that meet together at the center
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Keystone

The center stone in an arch.

King-post
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King Post

The vertical post connecting the triangular truss with the base.