What (who) is kit - definition
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Kit (disambiguation)
kit
<jargon> (Usenet, possibly from DEC) Slang for a full
software distribution, as opposed to a patch or upgrade. A
source software distribution that has been packaged in such a
way that it can (theoretically) be unpacked and installed
according to a series of steps using only standard Unix
tools, and entirely documented by some reasonable chain of
references from the top-level README file. The more general
term distribution may imply that special tools or more
stringent conditions on the host environment are required.
[Jargon File ]
(1994-11-18)
kit
kit1
¦ noun
1. a set of articles or equipment for a specific purpose: a first-aid kit.
Brit. the clothing and other items needed for an activity: boys in football kit.
2. a set of all the parts needed to assemble something.
3. Brit. a large basket or box, especially for fish.
¦ verb (kit someone/thing out/up) chiefly Brit. provide someone or something with appropriate clothing or equipment.
Phrases
get one's kit off Brit. informal take off one's clothes.
Origin
ME: from MDu. kitte 'wooden vessel', of unknown origin.
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kit2
¦ noun the young of certain animals, e.g. the beaver, ferret, and mink.
?informal a kitten.
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kit3
¦ noun historical a small violin, especially one used by a dancing master.
Origin
C16: perh. from L. cithara (see cittern).
kit
n.
equipment
1) a first-aid; instruction; mess; sewing; shaving; survival kit
clothing and equipment
(BE)
2) camping; travelling kit
3) (misc.) (mil.) a kit bag
Pronunciation examples for kit
1. Kit?
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2. - Kit? Kit!
- Hey, where are you goin'?
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3. Get the trauma kit. Trauma kit!
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4. A kit.
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5. - Kit.
- Tom.
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Examples of use of kit
1. Kit climax I hope everyone is still on kit–watch despite Umbro‘s untimely exit on Saturday.
2. "Those who need FRAG Kit 5 are receiving FRAG Kit 5 based upon theater requirements and priorities," said Army Brig.
3. Donors provided scanners, vehicles and communications kit.
4. Army units in Iraq and Afghanistan lack more than 4,000 of the latest Humvee armor kit, known as FRAG Kit 5, according to U.S. officials.
5. The astronauts will secure the blanket using staples found in the shuttle‘s medical kit and loop–headed pins that come from the shuttle‘s tile repair kit.