| keel |
a structural part extending lengthwise down the bottom center of the hull of a boat or ship, important for stability in water. [4 definitions] |
| keel over |
to faint or fall over suddenly. |
| keen1 |
extremely sharp; able to cut readily and finely. [4 definitions] |
| keep |
to hold or retain possession of. [14 definitions] |
| keep an eye on |
to watch or tend with care. |
| keep an eye out |
to be watchful or closely attentive. |
| keeping |
logical or appropriate conformity. [3 definitions] |
| keep one's balance |
to stay upright. |
| keep one's chin up |
to stay optimistic; not lose hope. |
| keep one's distance |
to stay physically or emotionally removed; remain aloof or far away. |
| keep one's fingers crossed |
to hope for a good outcome. |
| keep one's shirt on |
(informal) to hold one's temper; refrain from becoming angry or impatient. |
| keep tabs on |
(informal) to keep under close scrutiny; watch or observe carefully. |
| keep track |
to carefully record the movements or progress of something (usu. fol. by "of"). |
| keep under wraps |
to keep secret or hidden. |
| keep up |
to proceed at the same rate as someone or something else (often fol. by "with"). [7 definitions] |
| keg |
a small cask or barrel, usu. holding less than ten gallons. [2 definitions] |
| kelp |
one of a family of coarse brown seaweeds, often bearing leaflike structures. [2 definitions] |
| Kelvin |
a thermodynamic temperature scale whose degree intervals correspond to those of the Celsius scale and in which zero degrees, or absolute zero, is equal to -273.15 degrees Celsius. [3 definitions] |
| kennel |
(often pl.) a place where dogs are raised, bred, trained, or housed. [2 definitions] |
| Kentucky |
an east central U.S. state, south of Indiana and Ohio. (abbr.: KY) |