| kilowatt |
a unit of electrical power equal to one thousand watts. (abbreviated: kw, kW) |
| kilt |
a plaid wool skirt that has pleats. Kilts are worn by men in Scotland. |
| kimono |
a long, Japanese garment that has wide sleeves and a broad sash. |
| kin |
the members of an extended family together; relatives. |
| kind1 |
helpful; friendly; good. [2 definitions] |
| kind2 |
a group of things, people, or animals that are thought of together because of like characteristics. [3 definitions] |
| kindergarten |
a program for very young children. Kindergarten teaches some of the activities that are done in school. |
| kindle1 |
to build or start (a fire). [3 definitions] |
| kindling |
dry material that burns easily and is used to start a fire. |
| kindly |
showing or having kindness. [3 definitions] |
| kindness |
the quality of being kind. [2 definitions] |
| kind of |
(informal) somewhat or in some way; rather. |
| king |
a male head of a royal family who rules a country for life. [4 definitions] |
| kingdom |
a country that is ruled by a king or queen. [2 definitions] |
| kingfisher |
a bird with a large head, strong beak, and bright markings. Kingfishers often have a crest on their head. They live near water and eat fish or insects. |
| king-size |
larger than the usual size. [2 definitions] |
| kink |
a tight curl or twist. [4 definitions] |
| Kiribati |
an island country in the central part of the Pacific Ocean. It lies northeast of Australia. The capital of Kiribati is South Tarawa. |
| kiss |
to touch or press with the lips as a sign of love, friendship, passion, or respect. [3 definitions] |
| kit1 |
a collection of items for a particular use. [3 definitions] |
| kit2 |
the young of certain fur-bearing animals, such as beavers, foxes, and rabbits. [2 definitions] |