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kits

/kɪts/

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noun

A circular wooden vessel, made of hooped staves.

Examples :

"The farmer carried water to the chickens in two heavy kits. "

utensil material

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A kind of basket made especially from straw of rushes, especially for holding fish; by extension, the contents of such a basket or similar container, used as a measure of weight.

Examples :

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utensil food fish item agriculture amount material

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A collection of items forming the equipment of a soldier, carried in a knapsack.

Examples :

"The soldiers checked their kits to ensure they had everything they needed for the mission. "

military item wear

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Any collection of items needed for a specific purpose, especially for use by a workman, or personal effects packed for travelling.

Examples :

"Always carry a good first-aid kit."

item utility work

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A collection of parts sold for the buyer to assemble.

Examples :

"I built the entire car from a kit."

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The set of skills and abilities chosen for a playable character.

Examples :

""Each character in the video game has different kits, so some are better at fighting while others are better at healing." "

character game computing ability

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The standard set of clothing, accessories and equipment worn by players.

Examples :

"The soccer team proudly wore their new kits, complete with matching jerseys and shorts. "

sport wear style

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Examples :

"Get your kit off and come to bed."

wear item style appearance

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A full software distribution, as opposed to a patch or upgrade.

Examples :

"The school purchased a new software kits for its computer labs. "

computing technology

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Examples :

"My brother practices his drumming every day on his kits. "

music entertainment

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To assemble or collect something into kits or sets or to give somebody a kit. See also kit out and other derived phrases.

Examples :

"We need to kit the parts for the assembly by Friday, so that manufacturing can build the tool."

item business work service technical industry machine military

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noun

A kitten (young cat).

Examples :

"The mother cat carefully cleaned her kits in their cozy basket. "

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noun

Examples :

"The wildlife sanctuary rescued several kits after their mother was injured. "

animal nature organism biology environment

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Examples :

"The mother skunk carefully led her kits across the road to the safety of the woods. "

animal nature biology

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A school of pigeons, especially domesticated, trained pigeons.

Examples :

"The farmer released his kits of pigeons, watching them circle the barn before heading off to race. "

animal bird group

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Examples :

"The dancing master carried several kits in his bag so he could teach different groups of students throughout the day. "

music utensil entertainment tradition history dance