English words starting with K

the present participle or gerund of the verb 'kick', meaning to strike or propel forcibly with the foot.

The start of a game of soccer or American football, when a player kicks the ball.

A metal bar attached to a bicycle or motorcycle that can be kicked down to support the vehicle when it is parked.

(of a drink) having a sharp, stimulating taste or effect.

A child or young person.

suitable for or not harmful to children; designed to appeal to children.

Of a size suitable for a child; smaller than the standard adult size.

A person who teases or jokes with others in a playful way.

a child, especially a young child (used informally and often affectionately or condescendingly).

Speaking in a joking or teasing manner; not being serious.

A friendly or informal way of addressing a child or a young person.

A child, especially a young one (used informally and often affectionately).

To take someone away illegally by force, typically to obtain a ransom.

past tense and past participle of kidnap.

A person who takes someone away illegally by force, typically to obtain a ransom.

the crime of taking somebody away illegally and keeping them as a prisoner, especially in order to get money or something else for returning them

either of a pair of small organs in the body that remove waste products from the blood and produce urine

having a shape that resembles a kidney, typically with one side indented.

The skin of a young goat, used as a type of soft, fine leather.

A type of Polish sausage, typically seasoned with garlic and other spices, and often smoked.

An offensive and derogatory term for a Jewish person.

A flat-woven rug or carpet made in Turkey, the Balkans, and parts of Iran, often with a geometric design.

To cause the death of a person, animal, or other living thing.

A widespread North American plover with a distinctive loud, piercing call that sounds like its name, and two black bands across its white breast.

a person, animal, or thing that kills

A small, often brightly colored fish of the family Cyprinodontidae, typically found in fresh or brackish water and popular in aquariums.

Causing death or destruction

a person who spoils the enjoyment of others by being negative, gloomy, or overly disapproving.

a large oven for baking, drying, or hardening materials such as bricks, pottery, or wood.

(of wood) dried in a kiln to reduce its moisture content and improve its stability.

A kilogram.

A unit of energy equal to 1000 calories, often used to express the energy value of foods.

a unit of mass in the metric system, equal to 1,000 grams and approximately 2.2 pounds.

a unit of mass in the metric system, equal to 1,000 grams and approximately 2.205 pounds.

a unit of frequency equal to 1,000 hertz.

A metric unit of length equal to 1,000 meters.

A metric unit of measurement equal to 1,000 metres.

A unit of explosive force equivalent to 1,000 tons of TNT.

a unit of energy equivalent to one kilowatt of power expended for one hour.

A knee-length pleated skirt, typically of tartan wool, traditionally worn by men as part of Scottish Highland dress.

A state of proper balance, order, or functioning; good condition.

a rare, bluish- or grayish-green igneous rock that often contains diamonds and is found in volcanic pipes.

A spicy and sour Korean dish made from fermented vegetables, especially napa cabbage and Korean radishes, with seasonings such as chili powder, garlic, and ginger.

a long, loose piece of outer clothing with wide sleeves, traditionally worn in japan.

A person's relatives or family.

Describing a social structure, organization, or relationship that is founded upon or organized around family ties and kinship.

An enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of a phosphate group from a high-energy donor molecule (such as ATP) to a specified substrate.

Having or showing a friendly, generous, and considerate nature

having a kind and sympathetic nature

to some extent; somewhat; rather

a school or class for children who are about four to six years old

A child who attends kindergarten.

to start a fire or cause something to burn

the quality of being kind, gentle, and sympathetic

small dry sticks, twigs, etc. used to start a fire

kind, warm-hearted, or gentle in nature

the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.

Having similar qualities or origins; related.

Relating to motion, without reference to the forces which cause it.

The branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of objects without considering the forces that cause the motion.

A cathode-ray tube in a television receiver, which translates electrical signals into a visible picture.

the study of the mechanics of body movements, especially in the context of physical activity and human performance.

Relating to the sensation of bodily movement and position, perceived through sensory receptors in muscles, tendons, and joints.

In a way that relates to the sensation of bodily position, presence, or movement

relating to or resulting from motion.

the branch of chemistry or physics concerned with the rates of change in the amounts of substances involved in a chemical reaction.

A person's relatives or family, considered collectively.

a male ruler of a country who inherits his position by right of birth

Much larger than the usual or standard size.

Much larger than the usual size; very large.

A country, state, or territory ruled by a king or queen.

Any of various large edible marine fishes, especially those of the drum family or the mackerel family.

A small brightly colored bird with a long sharp beak that lives near rivers and lakes and feeds on fish.

Suitable for or characteristic of a king; royal, majestic.

A person who uses their political influence to help someone else become a leader or to gain a powerful position, especially when they do not seek the position for themselves.

The most important person in an organization or activity.

The official position or condition of being a king.

a sharp twist or curve in something that is usually straight

having a sharp twist, bend, or curl in something that is usually straight.

having many small twists or bends

The state of being related to the people in your family.

A male relative.

A female relative, especially one related by blood.

A small open-fronted hut or cubicle from which newspapers, refreshments, tickets, etc., are sold.

The basic unit of currency in Laos.

A herring that has been split, salted, and smoked.

A woman's gown or outer petticoat.

fate or destiny

To touch someone with your lips as a greeting, sign of love, or reverence.

A blunt dismissal or rejection, especially of a person.

A person who kisses someone, especially in a particular way or frequently.

The act of touching or pressing with the lips as a sign of love, affection, greeting, or respect.

A set of tools, equipment, or materials used for a particular purpose or activity.

A room or area where food is prepared and cooked.

Relating to or suitable for ordinary, informal, or domestic settings, especially as opposed to formal or professional ones.

a small kitchen or part of a room used as a kitchen.

Utensils, appliances, and other items used in a kitchen for preparing and cooking food.

a toy consisting of a light frame covered with paper or cloth, flown in the wind at the end of a long string

one's friends, acquaintances, and relations.

Art, objects, or design considered to be in poor taste because of excessive garishness or sentimentality, but sometimes appreciated in an ironic or knowing way.

considered to be in poor taste because of excessive garishness or sentimentality, but sometimes appreciated in an ironic or knowing way.

A young cat.

(of a person, especially a woman) playfully lively or flirtatious in a way that is reminiscent of a kitten.

A child's word for a cat or kitten.

a large underground or partly underground room used by the pueblo peoples for religious ceremonies and community meetings.

A flightless bird native to New Zealand, with brownish-gray feathers, a long bill, and short legs.

A casual social gathering for conversation, especially over coffee.

a loud electric horn or warning signal.

A brand name for a soft, disposable paper tissue, used especially for blowing the nose.

relating to or characteristic of a government or state in which those in power exploit national resources and steal public funds for personal gain.

a mental illness in which a person has a strong desire to steal things.

a person who has a very strong desire to steal things that they do not need, usually considered to be a mental illness.

A musician who plays traditional Jewish music, especially at weddings and other celebrations.

A military slang term for a kilometer.

A member of a fictional warrior alien species in the Star Trek universe.

a clumsy, awkward, or foolish person

clumsy, awkward, or foolish in movement or action

a special skill or ability, especially one that is difficult to teach or learn

a bag made of strong material and carried on the back, used especially by walkers and climbers.

a plant of the daisy family with tough stems and purple thistle-like flower heads.