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kirkia
  • n  small genus of tropical South African trees and shrubs
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lady-in-waiting
  • n  a lady appointed to attend to a queen or princess
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kicking
  • n  a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics
    the swimmer's kicking left a wake behind him
  • n  the act of delivering a blow with the foot
    the team's kicking was excellent
  • v  drive or propel with the foot
  • v  thrash about or strike out with the feet
  • v  strike with the foot
  • v  kick a leg up
  • v  spring back, as from a forceful thrust
  • v  stop consuming
  • v  make a goal
  • v  express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
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kickoff
  • n  (football) a kick from the center of the field to start a football game or to resume it after a score
  • n  the time at which something is supposed to begin
  • n  a start given to contestants
    I was there with my parents at the kickoff
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kicksorter
  • n  scientific instrument consisting of an electronic circuit that permits only voltage pulses of predetermined height to pass
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kickstand
  • n  a swiveling metal rod attached to a bicycle or motorcycle or other two-wheeled vehicle; the rod lies horizontally when not in use but can be kicked into a vertical position as a support to hold the vehicle upright when it is not being ridden
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kid
  • n  a young person of either sex
    they're just kids
  • n  soft smooth leather from the hide of a young goat
    kid gloves
  • n  English dramatist (1558-1594)
  • n  a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age
    they were able to send their kids to college
  • n  young goat
  • v  tell false information to for fun
  • v  be silly or tease one another
    After we relaxed, we just kidded around
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kidd
  • n  Scottish sea captain who was hired to protect British shipping in the Indian Ocean and then was accused of piracy and hanged (1645-1701)
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kiddie porn
  • n  the illegal use of children in pornographic pictures or films
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