English words starting with K

a dishonest or unscrupulous man

to work and press a soft substance, especially a mixture of flour and water, with your hands to make it ready to use

(past tense and past participle of knead) to work and press a soft substance, especially dough, with the hands

the action of working and pressing a soft substance, especially dough or clay, with the hands.

the joint in the middle of your leg that allows it to bend

(of a person or object) immersed or covered up to the knees

reaching up to the knees

(of a response) automatic and unthinking

(of a garment) reaching down to the knees.

the flat, movable bone at the front of the knee.

To be in or move into a position where your body is supported on your knee or knees.

a person who kneels, especially in prayer.

The action or position of being on one's knees or with the knee touching the ground.

The sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral.

a piece of women's or girls' underwear that covers the body from the waist to the top of the legs

Small decorative objects or ornaments of little value.

a tool with a sharp blade and a handle, used for cutting or as a weapon

A very sharp edge, especially of a knife or blade.

having a very sharp edge or point; extremely sharp.

Resembling a knife in shape, sharpness, or function.

Extremely sharp, like a knife.

Holding and using a knife, especially in a threatening or aggressive manner.

the sharp end of a knife, especially as a threat in a robbery or attack

a man given a rank of honour by a king or queen for his achievements, typically having the title ‘sir’ and in the past serving as a mounted soldier.

The title, rank, or status of a knight.

characteristic of or suitable for a knight; chivalrous, brave, and courteous.

To make clothes, etc. by using two long needles to connect wool or another type of thread into joined rows

made by knitting, especially by hand.

A person who knits fabric or garments.

The action or process of making fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles.

clothing that has been made by knitting, especially by machine.

a round handle on a door, drawer, or piece of equipment, that you use to open it

Having or covered with small rounded lumps or protuberances; knobbly.

having lumps or hard, round bumps on the surface

to hit a surface, especially a door, with your hand or a hard object to attract attention

(of a price) very low or cheap

having knees that point inwards and touch or knock together when walking.

A phrase used to imitate the sound of knocking on a door, especially as the opening of a type of joke or riddle.

rough, boisterous, or violent

(of a price) very low; much lower than usual.

a hinged metal or wooden device on a door, used for knocking to announce one's arrival.

the action of striking a surface noisily to attract attention.

a cheap copy of a popular product.

an act of making an opponent unconscious in boxing, or a blow that does this.

a small, rounded hill or mound.

a fastening made by tying a piece of string, rope, etc., into a small, tight lump or loop

A hole in a piece of wood where a knot has fallen out.

having one or more knots; tied in a knot or knots

full of knots; difficult to solve or explain

To have information in your mind as a result of experience or because you have learned it.

Practical knowledge and skill needed to do something effectively.

A person who behaves as if they know everything and who offers opinions or advice on any subject.

A person who is ignorant or who deliberately ignores a particular subject or situation.

able to be known or understood

A person who knows something or is knowledgeable in a particular area.

Practical knowledge, experience, and skill in a particular field, especially that which is needed to do something effectively.

Showing that you know about something, especially something that is not obvious to others.

in a way that shows one knows what is happening or has information about something, especially when this is wrong or illegal

the state or quality of being knowing, especially in a way that suggests secret understanding or awareness.

Having or showing a lot of knowledge; well-informed.

Information, understanding, and skills that you gain through education or experience.

Using knowledge or information as a foundation or central component.

Requiring a large amount of specialized knowledge or expertise to perform or produce.

having a lot of knowledge or information about something

In a way that shows or suggests knowledge, intelligence, or good judgment.

Recognized, familiar, or within the scope of knowledge.

Any of the joints of the fingers, especially where a finger joins the hand.

a slow pitch in baseball that moves erratically, thrown by gripping the ball with the knuckles or fingertips.

a baseball pitcher who specializes in throwing the knuckleball pitch.

a stupid or foolish person.

Having small, hard, raised bumps or ridges on the surface.

An Australian tree-dwelling marsupial that has thick grey fur and large ears and feeds on eucalyptus leaves.

A paradoxical anecdote, question, or statement used in Zen Buddhism to demonstrate the inadequacy of logical reasoning and to provoke enlightenment.

A black powder, often made from antimony sulfide or soot, used as eye makeup especially in the Middle East and South Asia.

a variety of cabbage with a swollen, edible stem that resembles a turnip.

a small landlocked sockeye salmon found in lakes and rivers of western north america.

A small tree native to West Africa, whose seeds (kola nuts) contain caffeine and are used in beverages and medicines.

A collective farm in the former Soviet Union.

a person whose ideas or actions are eccentric, foolish, or crazy

strange or eccentric in an amusing way

A monetary unit of Russia and some other countries, equal to one hundredth of a ruble.

A small, isolated hill, especially on the African veld.

A long-necked harp-lute used in West Africa, typically with 21 strings.

The sacred text of Islam, believed by Muslims to be the word of God as revealed to the Prophet Muhammad.

Relating to or contained in the Quran, the central religious text of Islam.

Relating to Korea, its people, or their language.

Of or relating to a person of Korean ancestry who is a citizen or resident of the United States.

Owned by a person or company from Korea or of Korean origin.

(Of food) prepared according to Jewish law.

To act in an extremely submissive way in order to please someone in authority.

a highly venomous snake of the cobra family, found in south and southeast asia, typically banded in black and white.

a huge legendary sea monster said to appear off the coast of norway.

A large, wide-mouthed, two-handled vase used in ancient Greece for mixing wine and water.

Sauerkraut, a German dish of finely chopped, fermented cabbage.

small, shrimp-like crustaceans that are a major food source for many larger animals, especially whales.

a chemical element that is a colorless, odorless, inert gas, used in fluorescent lights and lasers.

praise and honor received for an achievement

A large African antelope with long spiral horns and a greyish or brownish coat.

a fast-growing climbing plant with large leaves, originally from East Asia, which is often considered an invasive weed in the southeastern United States.

A baked pudding or casserole of Jewish origin, typically made from egg noodles or potatoes.

A wealthy or prosperous peasant in Russia, especially one who owned a farm and hired labor, viewed as exploitative by the Communists.

a small, oval, orange-like fruit with a sweet rind and sour pulp, used in preserves and as a garnish.

In Hindu yoga and tantra, a form of primal energy believed to be coiled at the base of the spine, which can be awakened through spiritual practice to lead to higher consciousness.

a chinese martial art

A member of a mainly pastoral and agricultural people inhabiting a region in southwestern Asia, divided among Turkey, Iran, Iraq, and Syria.

Of or relating to the Kurds, their language, or their culture.

Under the authority or governance of Kurdish forces or a Kurdish administration.

A loose collarless shirt, typically of knee length, worn in South Asia.

A measure of the "tailedness" of the probability distribution of a real-valued random variable, describing how much the shape of the distribution differs from the normal distribution.

Of or relating to Kuwait, its people, or their culture.