English Words Starting With K

• kedushah

  nounLow (specialised religious/ theological term in English)
  /kəˈduːʃə/A state of holiness, sanctity, or sacredness; in Judaism, a concept of being set apart for divine purposes.
• keef

  nounLow
  /kiːf/A fine powder, especially the dried, powdered leaves of cannabis. Also refers to cannabis resin glands.
• keegan

  nounVery Low
  /ˈkiːɡən/A surname of Irish origin, typically functioning as a given name, often associated with sports figures in contemporary culture, particularly soccer/football.
• keek

  nounverb-intransitiveRare
  /kiːk/To peep or look quickly and furtively.
• keel

  nounverbverb-ambitransitiveC1
  /kiːl/The main structural member running lengthwise along the centre of the bottom of a ship or boat.
• keel arch

  nounC1-C2
  /ˈkiːl ɑːtʃ/A type of arch with a distinctive pointed shape at the crown, resembling the inverted keel of a boat, characteristic of certain historical architectural styles.
• keel bone

  nounC2
  /ˈkiːl ˌbəʊn/The long, central, ridge-like breastbone (sternum) of a bird or fish, especially the prominent one in birds to which the main flight muscles are attached.
• keel over

  verbB2
  /ˌkiːl ˈəʊvə/To fall over or collapse suddenly, especially due to loss of consciousness, extreme heat, or shock.
• keel vessel

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈkiːl ˌvɛs(ə)l/A ship or boat designed with a structural keel.
• keelage

  nounVery Low
  /ˈkiːlɪdʒ/A toll or duty paid for the privilege of anchoring a ship in a harbor.
• keelboat

  nounLow
  /ˈkiːlbəʊt/A type of sailing boat that has a fixed keel (a structural beam along the bottom to prevent sideways drift) and is typically larger and more stable than a dinghy.
• keelboatman

  nounC2
  /ˈkiːlbəʊtmən/A sailor or person who works on a keelboat.
• keeler

  nounC2
  /ˈkiːlə/A person who makes or mends keels of ships; a boatman or bargee, especially on Northern English canals.
• keeley

  nounRare
  /ˈkiːli/A surname, often of Irish origin.
• keelhaul

  verbverb-transitiveC2
  /ˈkiːl.hɔːl/To punish (a sailor) by dragging them under the keel of a ship.
• keelie

  nounC2
  /ˈkiːli/A streetwise, mischievous young person, typically from an urban environment.
• keeling islands

  plural-nounVery Low
  /ˈkiːlɪŋ ˈaɪləndz/A remote group of coral islands in the Indian Ocean, an external territory of Australia; officially known as the Cocos (Keeling) Islands.
• keelson

  nounC2 (Very low frequency, highly specialized)
  /ˈkiːls(ə)n/A structural timber or metal beam fastened on top of the keel of a ship to add strength and support the framing.
• keelung

  nounVery Low
  /ˈkiːlʌŋ/The proper noun for a major port city in northern Taiwan. It serves as the primary maritime gateway for the Taipei metropolitan area.
• keene

  nounVery Low
  /kiːn/A surname and place name, historically referring to a sharp or bold person, or a place in the landscape.

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