KIT | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Kit

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

Middle English: from Middle Dutch kitte ‘wooden vessel’, of unknown origin. The original sense ‘wooden tub’ was later applied to other containers; the use denoting a soldier's equipment (late 18th century) probably arose from the idea of a set of articles packed in a container

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: kɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a set of articles or equipment needed for a specific purpose

Short Definition:

set of articles for specific purpose

Examples:
  • a first-aid kit
Definition:

the clothing used for an activity such as a sport

Short Definition:

clothing used for sport

Examples:
  • a football kit
Definition:

a large basket, box, or other container, especially for fish.

Short Definition:

large basket, box, etc.

Word: Kit

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: kɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:

provide someone or something with the appropriate clothing or equipment

Short Definition:

provide someone with clothing or equipment

Examples:
  • we were all kitted out in life jackets

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