kit

English

/kɪt/

noun
Definitions
  • A circular wooden vessel, made of hooped staves.
  • 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.
  • A collection of items forming the equipment of a soldier, carried in a knapsack.
  • Any collection of items needed for a specific purpose, especially for use by a workman, or personal effects packed for travelling.
  • A collection of parts sold for the buyer to assemble.
  • (video games) The set of skills and abilities chosen for a playable character.
  • (UK) The standard set of clothing, accessories and equipment worn by players.
  • (UK) Clothing.
  • (computing) A full software distribution, as opposed to a patch or upgrade.
  • (music) A drum kit.

Etymology

Derived from Middle Dutch kitte (wooden vessel of hooped staves, a wooden vessel made of hooped staves).

Origin

Middle Dutch

kitte

Gloss

wooden vessel of hooped staves, a wooden vessel made of hooped staves

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