English Words Starting With K

• kill

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveA2
  /kɪl/to cause the death of a living being
• kill shot

  nounC1
  /ˈkɪl ˌʃɒt/A decisive, final action or event that eliminates a target, opponent, or problem.
• kill switch

  nounC1
  /ˈkɪl ˌswɪtʃ/An emergency control or mechanism to immediately shut down a system or device to prevent harm or damage.
• kill-time

  nounC1
  /ˈkɪl ˌtaɪm/To occupy oneself with some activity to make time pass more quickly, often while waiting for something else.
• killarney

  nounLow
  /kɪˈlɑːni/A town and its surrounding region in County Kerry, southwestern Ireland, famous for its scenic beauty, lakes, and mountains.
• killdee

  nounLow
  /ˈkɪldɪə(r)/A common North American plover bird (Charadrius vociferus), known for its loud, distinctive call.
• killdeer

  nounLow Frequency
  /ˈkɪlˌdɪə/A medium-sized North American plover with a distinctive loud, piercing call that sounds like its name.
• killeen

  nounExtremely rare (archaic/dialectal)
  /kɪˈliːn/A small chapel or burial ground.
• killer

  adjectivenounB2
  /ˈkɪlə/A person or thing that kills, especially a person who commits murder.
• killer application

  nounC1
  /ˌkɪl.ər æp.lɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/A software program, feature, or technology so compelling that it drives the adoption of a particular platform, system, or device.
• killer bars

  nounLow
  /ˈkɪlə bɑːz/Exceptionally impressive or powerful rap verses, often in terms of lyrical content, flow, or delivery.
• killer bee

  nounLow
  /ˈkɪl.ə ˌbiː/A hybrid honey bee that is known for being very aggressive and attacking in large swarms.
• killer boat

  nounLow
  /ˈkɪlə bəʊt/A boat or small vessel designed or used for attacking, destroying, or hunting other vessels or targets.
• killer cell

  nounLow (in general use); High (in medical/biological contexts)
  /ˈkɪlə ˌsɛl/A type of white blood cell (lymphocyte) that can destroy infected or abnormal cells in the body.
• killer t cell

  nounC2 (Very Low Frequency)
  /ˈkɪlə tiː sel/A type of lymphocyte (white blood cell) that destroys infected or cancerous cells in the body.
• killer whale

  nounB1
  /ˌkɪl.ə ˈweɪl/A large black-and-white carnivorous marine mammal (Orcinus orca), known for hunting other marine animals.
• killer-diller

  nounVery Low / Archaic
  /ˌkɪlə ˈdɪlə/Something or someone that is exceptionally excellent, impressive, or sensational, especially in a showy or exciting way.
• killick

  nounVery low
  /ˈkɪlɪk/A small anchor, especially a stone anchor used by a fishing boat or as a makeshift anchor.
• killickinnic

  nounVery Rare / Obsolete
  /ˈkɪlɪkɪnɪk/A preparation of leaves for smoking, especially among Native American peoples.
• killiecrankie

  nounExtremely Low
  /ˌkɪl.iˈkræŋ.ki/A proper noun primarily referring to a specific place in Scotland (the site of a famous 1689 battle).

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