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Topic: Places

kerb

IPA: /kɜːb/

KK: /kɜrb/

noun

Definition: A raised edge along a street or road, often made of stone or concrete, that separates the pavement from the roadway.

Example: The children played safely on the pavement, away from the busy road and the kerb.

kerbed

IPA: /kɜːrbd/

KK: /kɜːrbɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has a kerb, which is a raised edge along a street or path.

Example: The new sidewalk is kerbed to prevent cars from driving onto it.

verb

Definition: To place a curb or edge around something, often referring to the act of constructing or installing a barrier at the edge of a road or path.

Example: The workers kerbed the new sidewalk to ensure safety for pedestrians.

kerbside

IPA: /ˈkɜːbsaɪd/

KK: /kɜːrbsaɪd/

noun

Definition: The edge of a road where the pavement meets the street, often raised to form a barrier.

Example: The children played safely on the kerbside while waiting for their parents.

kibitka

IPA: /kɪˈbɪt.kə/

KK: /kɪˈbɪt.kə/

noun

Definition: A type of circular tent or covered carriage used by nomadic peoples, often for living or transporting goods and people.

Example: The travelers set up their kibitka in the open field to rest for the night.

kiosk

IPA: /ˈkiːɒsk/

KK: /kiˈɔsk/

noun

Definition: A small structure that is often open on one or more sides, used for selling items like newspapers or providing services.

Example: I bought a drink from the kiosk at the park.

kirk

IPA: /kɜːrk/

KK: /kɜrk/

noun

Definition: A term used mainly in Britain to refer to the Presbyterian Church of Scotland or a church in general.

Example: The kirk held a special service to celebrate the community's achievements.

kloof

IPA: //kluːf//

KK: /kluf/

noun

Definition: A deep, narrow valley or ravine, often found in South Africa.

Example: The hikers explored the kloof, admiring the steep cliffs and lush vegetation.

knoll

IPA: /nɛl/

KK: /nɔl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make a sound that is sad or mournful, often associated with a bell ringing for a funeral.

Example: The church bells knoll in the distance, signaling the end of the day.

noun

Definition: A small, rounded hill or mound of earth.

Example: The children played on the knoll near the river.

transitive verb

Definition: To sound a bell in a slow, mournful way, often to mark a death or a funeral.

Example: The church bells knolled softly as the procession passed by.

kopje

IPA: /ˈkɒp.i/

KK: /ˈkɑːp.i/

noun

Definition: A small hill or mound, often found in open grasslands, particularly in Africa.

Example: The wildlife photographer set up his camera on the kopje to capture the sunset.

krai

IPA: /kraɪ/

KK: /kraɪ/

noun

Definition: A type of administrative region or province in Russia.

Example: Siberia is one of the largest krais in Russia.

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