kerchief |
a square cloth that is tied over the head or around the neck. |
kernel |
the seed inside a nut or a fruit pit. [3 definitions] |
kerosene |
a thin liquid fuel. Kerosene is usually made from petroleum, but can also be made from oil, coal shale, or tar. |
ketchup |
a thick red sauce for meat or potatoes made with tomatoes and spices. |
kettle |
a wide, deep pot used for boiling liquids, such as water or soup. [2 definitions] |
kettledrum |
a large, deep drum that is shaped like a bowl and played with soft mallets. |
key1 |
a metal object cut in a special way to open or close locks. [6 definitions] |
key2 |
a low island near shore. |
keyboard |
a row or rows of keys. Pianos, typewriters, and computers have keyboards. |
keyhole |
a hole in a lock into which a key is put to lock and unlock it. |
keypad |
a small panel with keys or buttons. Keypads are used to send a signal to an electronic device. Computers, telephones, calculators, and remote controls all have keypads. |
key ring |
a metal ring for holding keys. |
keystone |
the central stone at the top of an arch. [2 definitions] |
key up |
to bring to a state of strong feeling or excitement. |
kg |
abbreviation of "kilogram," or "kilograms." |
khaki |
a dull yellowish brown color. [3 definitions] |
kick |
to strike with the foot. [6 definitions] |
kickoff |
a kick in football that puts the ball into action and signals the beginning or continuing of the game. [2 definitions] |
kick up one's heels |
to have a merry time. |
kid1 |
a young goat. [3 definitions] |
kid2 |
(informal) to joke or tease. [2 definitions] |