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kit

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/kΙͺt/ English

Definitions

noun

  1. A circular wooden vessel, made of hooped staves.
  2. A kind of basket made especially from straw of rushes, especially for holding fish; by extension, the contents of such a basket or similar container, used as a measure of weight.β€œ1961 18 Jan, Guardian (cited after OED):”
  3. A collection of items forming the equipment of a soldier, carried in a knapsack.
  4. Any collection of items needed for a specific purpose, especially for use by a workman, or personal effects packed for travelling.β€œAlways carry a good first-aid kit.”

verb

  1. To assemble or collect something into kits or sets or to give somebody a kit. See also kit out and other derived phrases.β€œWe need to kit the parts for the assembly by Friday, so that manufacturing can build the tool.”

noun

  1. A kitten (young cat).
  2. A kit fox.
  3. A young skunk.

noun

  1. A very small long-necked violin that came in a variety of shapes and configurations, meant to be carried in a pocket and intended for instructors (dancing masters) to carry to accompany their students.

noun

  1. A school of pigeons, especially domesticated, trained pigeons.

Related words

Synonyms

dancing master's kitkitpochettekit outoutfitkit upmatchbookstakebagdesktoolboxboxfoldertoiletpackpouchbriefcasepocket

Associated

sockskitskatadidasshortscarsonshirtsshirtsnarenikestripedstripes

Rhymes

shitfitgritbitcounterfeithitsplitadmittransmitsubmit

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