Chapter Kale to Knurly of K by Soule's Synonymes

Ken, n. View, cognizance, sight.

Kennel, n.

1. Dog-house.

2. Pack of hounds.

3. Hole (of a wild animal), haunt.

4. Gutter.

Kennel, v. n. Dwell (as a dog), lodge, harbor, take shelter.

Kerosene, n. Petroleum, paraffine oil, photogen, mineral oil.

Kestrel, n. Windhover, castrel, stannel (Falco tinnunculus).

Key, n.

1. Lock opener.

2. Clew, guide, explanation, solution, elucidation, clavis.

3. Tonic, key-note, fundamental note, first note of the scale.

4. Wedge, clamp.

5. (Mus.) Lever (in an instrument).

Key-note, n. Tonic. See Key, 3.

Khan, n.

1. Cham, sovereign prince (of Tartary).

2. See Caravansary.

Kick the beam. Be outweighed, be overbalanced, be overpoised, be the lighter.

Kick up a dust. (Colloq.) Make a commotion, create an excitement, make a stir.

Kid, n.

1. Young goat.