English to English Dictionary

Kaffir-corn

A widely cultivated variety of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor), originally from South Africa, grown primarily for grain and forage.

Kauai

The fourth-largest of the Hawaiian islands, known as the Garden Isle for its tropical rainforests and dramatic cliffs.

Keen

Having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm.

Keenly

In a way that shows great enthusiasm, eagerness, or intense interest.

Keep

To have and hold something; not to give or throw it away.

Keep-fit

Physical exercises performed to maintain health and physical fitness, typically in a class setting.

Kernel

The softer, usually edible part inside a nut, seed, or fruit stone.

Kerning

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

Ket

A member of an indigenous Siberian people living in the Yenisei River basin.

Kettle

A metal or plastic container with a lid, spout, and handle, used for boiling water.

Kettlebell

A large cast-iron weight shaped like a ball with a single handle on top, used for strength and conditioning exercises.

Keyboard

A panel of keys that operate a computer or typewriter.