kelp greenling
- n common food and sport fish of western coast of North America
kenyata
- n Kenyan statesman and the first president of independent Kenya (1893-1978)
keelson
- n a longitudinal beam connected to the keel of ship to strengthen it
keenness
- n a quick and penetrating intelligence
I admired the keenness of his mind - n a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
- n thinness of edge or fineness of point
keep
- n the financial means whereby one lives
each child was expected to pay for their keep - n the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
- n a cell in a jail or prison
- v keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean"
The students keep me on my toes - v continue a certain state, condition, or activity
- v retain possession of
Can I keep my old stuffed animals? - v stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state
- v conform one's action or practice to
keep appointments
she never keeps her promises - v stick to correctly or closely
keep count
I cannot keep track of all my employees - v look after; be the keeper of; have charge of
He keeps the shop when I am gone - v maintain by writing regular records
keep a diary
keep notes - v supply with room and board
He is keeping three women in the guest cottage
keep boarders - v allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature
The family's fortune waned and they could not keep their household staff
Our grant has run out and we cannot keep you on - v supply with necessities and support
There's little to earn and many to keep - v fail to spoil or rot
These potatoes keep for a long time - v behave as expected during of holidays or rites
- v keep under control; keep in check
keep your cool - v maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger
May God keep you - v raise
She keeps a few chickens in the yard
he keeps bees - v retain rights to
keep my job for me while I give birth
keep my seat, please
keep open the possibility of a merger - v store or keep customarily
Where do you keep your gardening tools? - v have as a supply
I always keep batteries in the freezer
keep food for a week in the pantry
She keeps a sixpack and a week's worth of supplies in the refrigerator - v maintain for use and service
I keep a car in the countryside
She keeps an apartment in Paris for her shopping trips - v hold and prevent from leaving
- v prevent (food) from rotting
keep potatoes fresh