English to English Dictionary

Kernel panic

A safety measure taken by an operating system's kernel upon detecting a fatal internal error from which it cannot safely recover.

Kerning

The adjustment of space between characters in a proportional font, especially to achieve a visually pleasing result.

Ketosis

A metabolic state in which the body derives the majority of its energy from ketones rather than glucose, typically occurring during fasting, prolonged exercise, or low-carbohydrate diets.

Keystone

The central wedge-shaped stone in an arch that locks the other stones in position.

Keyway

A groove or channel cut in a shaft or hub to accommodate a key that prevents relative rotation.

Kho-kho

A traditional Indian tag game played by two teams of twelve players each, of which nine enter the field, who try to avoid being touched by members of the opposing team.

Kidnapper

A person who unlawfully seizes and carries away a person by force or fraud.

Kiff

Cool, great, excellent, or wonderful.

Kihan-shugi

A principle or doctrine that emphasizes adherence to established standards or norms.

Killjoy

A person who spoils the pleasure, fun, or enjoyment of others.

Kindergangster

A young delinquent or a member of a youth group engaging in minor criminal or rowdy behavior.

Kinematics

The branch of mechanics that studies the motion of objects without reference to the forces that cause the motion.