katydid |
a large, green insect that is related to the grasshopper. Katydids live in trees and are often heard calling on summer nights. The male makes a noise that sounds like "katydid" by rubbing its wings together. |
kayak |
a boat, used by the Inuit people, that is slim with a light frame and is pointed at both ends. Kayaks are covered with a waterproof skin that may be pulled tight around the waist of the person inside. [2 definitions] |
Kazakhstan |
a Central Asian country located to the south of Russia. The capital of Kazakhstan is Nur-Sultan. |
keel |
a long piece of wood or metal that runs down the length of the bottom of a boat or ship. The keel makes a boat or ship stable in the water. |
keel over |
to fall over suddenly; faint. |
keen1 |
very sharp; able to cut easily into thin, exact pieces. [3 definitions] |
keep |
to hold or continue to hold. [8 definitions] |
keep an eye on |
to watch or tend with care. |
keep an eye out |
to watch closely. |
keeping |
harmony or agreement. [2 definitions] |
keep one's balance |
to stay steady and upright. |
keep one's chin up |
to stay hopeful; not lose hope. |
keep one's distance |
to stay far away or avoid getting involved. |
keep one's fingers crossed |
to hope for a good ending or result. |
keep one's shirt on |
(informal) to stop oneself from becoming angry or losing patience; hold one's temper. |
keep tabs on |
(informal) to keep under close watch; observe carefully. |
keep track |
to carefully record the movements or progress of something (usually followed by "of"). |
keep under wraps |
to keep secret or hidden. |
keep up |
to go at the same speed or pace as someone or something else (often fol. by "with"). [4 definitions] |
keg |
a small barrel holding less than ten gallons. |
kelp |
a coarse brown seaweed. [2 definitions] |