Meaning & use

Kit

noun·Everyday

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A set of tools, equipment, or supplies assembled for a particular purpose.

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He kept a first-aid kit in the trunk of his car.

The model airplane came as a kit that had to be assembled.

A note on using this word

In British English, "kit" can also mean sports clothing or a team's uniform, as in "football kit."

Words with a similar meaning

setequipmentgear

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Another way to use it

2. noun

A young fox, rabbit, or other small mammal.

The fox and her kits emerged from the den at dusk.

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