kip
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8.8
- noun
- /kɪp/
- UK
:
alojamiento
- At a drift ratio of 4.5%, this specimen recorded an average peak load of 48.4 kN (10.88 kip), which is equal to those recorded in the push and pull directions during specific loading cycles.
Examples
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You think I'd be living in this kip if I were taking calls full-time?
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RS-3L600 showed the highest lateral strength among the test specimens, with a peak load of 87.1 kN (19.6 kip) recorded at a drift ratio of 4.5%.
Academic text (2017) -
After a long day exploring the city, we found a cheap kip in a cozy hostel.
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During our road trip, we decided to stay in a small kip by the beach to save money.
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The backpacker slept soundly in his kip after a tiring day of hiking.
Synonyms
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7.4
A casual word for a home often meaning a small apartment
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3.4
A place where you stay for a short time or a short stay there
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2.1
A cheap place for travelers or students to sleep, often with shared rooms and facilities
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A room for sleeping
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3.4
A place for sleeping, often in a hotel or train
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Kip meaning a cheap or temporary place to sleep comes from the same British slang for 'bed' and 'sleep'. That's why a kip is an easy, simple place to rest for the night.