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kit¹ Definition

kit (kit)

noun

  1. Brit., Dialectal a small wooden tub or bucket for holding fish, butter, etc.
    1. personal equipment, esp. as packed for travel
    2. a set of tools or implements
    3. equipment for some particular activity, sport, etc. a first-aid kit, a salesman's kit
    4. a set containing a number of parts to be assembled a model airplane kit
  3. a box, bag, or other container for carrying such parts, equipment, or tools
  4. Informal lot; collection: now chiefly in ☆ the whole kit and caboodle, everybody or everything

Etymology: ME kyt < MDu kitte, container made of hooped staves

transitive verb kit′ted, kit′ting

Chiefly Brit. to provide with what is needed for a given task or situation; equip: usually with out or up

kit² Definition

kit (kit)

noun

kitten

kit³ Definition

kit (kit)

noun

a tiny fiddle used by 16th- through 18th-cent. dancing masters

Etymology: Early ModE: abbrev. < ? cithara

Kit Definition

Kit (kit)

noun

  1. a masculine name
  2. a feminine name

kit Synonyms

kit

n.

  1. A set

    assortment, selection, stock; see collection 2.

  2. Equipment

    material, tools, outfit; see equipment.

  3. A pack

    case, knapsack, satchel; see bag 1, case 7, container.

the whole kit and caboodle*

lot, collection, all; see everything.

kit Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • drum: Finding the right drum kit is simple: just use the Phrase Preview function to hear a short demo of each kit.
  • mount: Available as a wall mount housing, shelf mount kit or 19 " rack mount option ( pictured ).
  • assemble: Phoenix Hardware Here is a picture of the fully assembled kit: The hardware consists of: Eight digital output pins.
  • buy: You can buy special ice bowl kits from Lakeland Limited.
  • fix: You'll also need a dish fixing kit for £ 25.
  • bolt: The bolting machine is also very impressive ( it makes tapping away with a bolting kit seem really hard work ).

Adjective modifier

  • hands-free: However, 62 % of these people are not provided with hands-free kits from their employers.
  • starter: Full starter kits available with everything you will need to welcome your little one home.
  • pe: School uniform Children should have a full PE kit in school every day.
  • handsfree: Parrot CK3100 Bluetooth Car Kit The Parrot Bluetooth CK3100 Car Kit is one of the most advanced handsfree car kits on the market.
  • fitting: Tho all its faults I made a decision to persevere and ordered Snoopers motorcycle fitting kit for £ 19.95.
  • optional: PLEASE NOTE The image opposite is showing the optional hose kit.

Modifies a noun

  • bag: The smartest man on the pitch just jumped out of the plane with my kit bag on his back.
  • muster: Wednesday Wednesday saw the first kit muster for the troop which we all passed - well done troop!

Noun used with modifier

  • first-aid: Back to top Germany Vehicle Requirements: Warning triangle and first-aid kit.
  • aid: Is the first aid kit in good working order?
  • drum: He went straight home and got his drum kit and was back inside the hour.
  • replica: Companies shall not require sponsored parties to feature alcohol branding on children's size replica sports kit.
  • refill: Ink refill kits can reduce the cost to 4p per page.
  • puncture: Our last essentials are a spare inner tube and a puncture repair kit.