kit

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kit

A young fox kit peeks out from its den in the forest.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A set of items or tools for a specific purpose: A collection of articles, equipment, or supplies intended to be used together for a particular activity or task.
    • Young of certain fur-bearing animals: The young offspring of animals such as foxes, beavers, or raccoons.
    • A container for such a set: A case, bag, or box designed to hold a specific set of items.

  2. Verb:

    • To supply or equip with a set of articles or tools: To provide someone or something with the necessary items for a specific purpose.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • I bought a first-aid kit for our camping trip. (This shows a set of items for a specific purpose—medical care.)
    • We saw a fox and her kits near the den. (This uses the word to refer to the young of an animal.)
    • He packed his shaving kit before the journey. (This refers to a container holding a set of personal items.)

  • Verb:

    • The company will kit out the new employees with laptops and phones. (This demonstrates supplying someone with necessary equipment.)
Advanced Usage
  • "Kit and caboodle" (idiomatic phrase): The whole lot; everything and everyone involved.
    • When they moved, they took the whole kit and caboodle with them.
  • "Kit up" (phrasal verb): To put on or be equipped with special clothing or gear.
    • The firefighters kitted up before entering the burning building.
Variants and Related Words
  • Kitbag (noun): A bag for holding a kit, especially a soldier's or traveler's belongings.
  • Kitting (gerund/noun): The action of supplying or equipping with a kit.
Synonyms
  • Noun (for a set of tools): Set, outfit, gear, equipment, pack.
  • Noun (for young animals): Pup, cub, offspring.
  • Verb: Equip, supply, furnish, outfit, provision.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Kit out: To equip or supply thoroughly.
    • The workshop was kitted out with the latest tools.
  • Kit up: To dress or equip oneself for an activity.
    • The team kitted up in their new uniforms.
Related Idioms
  • The whole kit and caboodle: Everything; the entire collection.
    • They sold their house, car, furniture—the whole kit and caboodle.
kit

A young fox kit peeks out from its den in the forest.

Noun
  1. young of any of various fur-bearing animals
    • a fox kit
  2. gear consisting of a set of articles or tools for a specified purpose
  3. a case for containing a set of articles
Verb
  1. supply with a set of articles or tools

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