Dictionary
Words starting with K
9 words
karst-landscape
/kɑːst ˈlænd.skeɪp/A karst landscape is an area of land made by water slowly dissolving rock, usually limestone. It often has sinkholes, caves, and underground rivers.
keyboard
/ˈkiː.bɔːd/A set of keys used for typing letters, numbers, and commands into a computer or device. It can be built into the device or separate from it.
keystone-species
/ˈkiː.stəʊn ˈspiː.ʃiːz/an animal, plant, or other species that has a very large effect on its ecosystem. If it disappears, the whole system can change a lot.
killer
/ˈkɪl.ər/A person or animal that kills someone or something. It is often used for a murderer, or for an animal that hunts and kills other animals.
kind
/kaɪnd/Kind people are nice, caring, and willing to help others. They show concern and treat people gently.
kineticist
/kɪˈnɛt.ɪ.sɪst/A kineticist is a person who studies or works with motion and energy, especially in science, art, or design.
kitchen
/ˈkɪtʃ.ɪn/A room in a house, restaurant, or other building where food is cooked and prepared. It often has a stove, sink, and storage for dishes and ingredients.
knead
/niːd/To press, fold, and stretch dough with your hands until it becomes smooth and elastic. Bakers do this before making bread or other baked foods.
knowledge
/ˈnɒl.ɪdʒ/Information, facts, or understanding you get from learning, experience, or study. It can mean what someone knows about a subject or about life in general.