DADO - Lower Section of a wall if decorated differently from the remaining wall

DAMASK - A firm figured fabric of silk, linen, wool, or other fibers with a jacquard weave

DECANTER - A decanter is a vessel used to hold the resulting decantation of a liquid, which
contains sediment (such as wine). Liquid from another vessel is poured into the decanter in
order to separate a small volume of liquid, containing the sediment, from a larger volume of
"clear" liquid, which is free of such. In the process, the sediment is left in the original vessel,
and the clear liquid is transferred to the decanter.

DECOUPAGE - the decorating of an item with paper or fabric cutouts glued on and finished with
a Shellac

DIGITAL CLOCK - A digital clock is a type of clock that uses digital electronic methods of keeping
time.
Digital clocks typically use the 50 or 60 hertz oscillation of AC power or a crystal oscillator as in a
quartz movement to keep time. A digital clock typically displays a numerical hour range of 0–23,
or 1–12 (with an indication of AM or PM), although digital versions of analog-style faces exist.

DIRECTOR'S CHAIR - A chair with a wooden frame and usually canvas seat and back; one that
can fold up

DISTRESSED WOOD - Wood made to look old by beating it with chains and exposing it to the
weather

DOG COLLAR
A dog collar (also known as "collier de chien") is a type of short, multiple-strand choker-style
necklace that fits tightly against the neck. Dog collars are also known as " plaque de cou"
(meaning "neck badge") when they are fastened by a clasp in the front. Dog collars are 14"-15"
in length.

DOVETAIL JOINT - A joint made by interlocking two boards, the ends of which are cut with wedge-
shaped parts resembling a dove's tail

DOWEL JOINT - A furniture joint of one or more round pegs which fit into corresponding holes

DOWNLIGHTS   - light that shines downward: a lamp or bulb whose light is directed straight
downward
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