English Words Starting With K

• keratoscope

  nounVery Low
  /ˈkɛrətəˌskəʊp/A medical instrument used for examining the curvature of the cornea.
• keratose

  adjectivenounRare
  /ˈkɛrətəʊs/A substance derived from horn; specifically, a fibrous protein substance like horn or hair; pertaining to or resembling horny tissue.
• keratosis

  nounLow (C2)
  /ˌkɛrəˈtəʊsɪs/A skin condition characterized by a growth of keratin on the skin, forming a rough, scaly, or horn-like patch.
• keratotomy

  nounVery Low Frequency (C2+)
  /ˌkɛrəˈtɒtəmi/A surgical incision made into the cornea of the eye.
• kerb

  nounverbB1
  /kɜːb/The raised edge of stone or concrete at the side of a road, separating it from the pavement (UK)/sidewalk (US).
• kerb appeal

  nounLow-frequency in general English; High-frequency within UK property/real-estate contexts.
  /ˈkɜːb əˌpiːl/The attractiveness of a house or property from the street, making it visually appealing to potential buyers or passersby.
• kerb crawling

  nounLow frequency (specialised/legal vocabulary)
  /ˈkɜːb ˌkrɔːlɪŋ/The act of driving a vehicle slowly along a road, typically in an area known for sex work, in order to solicit or pick up a prostitute.
• kerb drill

  nounLow
  /ˈkɜːb ˌdrɪl/A set of safety procedures taught to children for crossing a road safely, especially involving stopping at the kerb, looking both ways, and listening for traffic.
• kerb market

  nounC2
  /ˈkɜːb ˌmɑːkɪt/The informal, over-the-counter market for trading securities that are not listed on the official stock exchange.
• kerb weight

  nounC2
  /ˈkɜːb weɪt/The weight of a vehicle in its operational state, including all standard equipment and necessary operating consumables (like fuel, oil, and coolant), but without any passengers or cargo.
• kerbaya

  nounVery low
  /kərˈbaɪə/A traditional long-sleeved blouse or tunic, typically made from cotton or silk, worn as part of women's traditional dress in parts of Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia and Malaysia.
• kerbela

  nounLow
  /ˈkɜː.bəl.ə/A city in central Iraq, significant as a pilgrimage centre and the site of the Battle of Karbala (AD 680), a foundational event in Shia Islam.
• kerbing

  nounC1
  /ˈkɜː.bɪŋ/The installation or presence of a stone or concrete edging along the side of a road or path, primarily British spelling.
• kerbside

  nounC1
  /ˈkɜːb.saɪd/The edge of a pavement (sidewalk) where it meets the street.
• kerbstone

  nounLow
  /ˈkɜːb.stəʊn/A stone or set of stones forming the edge of a pavement/sidewalk where it meets the road.
• kerch

  nounRare / Informal / Dialectal
  /kɜːtʃ/To deliver a heavy blow or strike with a decisive impact.
• kerchief

  nounC1
  /ˈkɜːtʃɪf/A square piece of cloth, typically cotton or silk, worn on the head or around the neck.
• kerel

  nounRare / Archaic / Regional
  /ˈkɛrəl/A term for a fellow, chap, or man, usually implying a young or hearty male.
• kerenski

  nounLow/Very Low
  /kəˈrɛnski/A proper noun referring to Alexander Kerensky, a key political leader in Russia between the February and October Revolutions of 1917.
• kereru

  nounVery Low (outside NZ/context)
  /ˈkɛrəruː/A large, native New Zealand pigeon.

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