kit
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8.8
- noun
- /kɪt/
:
cría
- An average arctic fox litter contains ten offspring, or kits, as compared with the red fox's five.
- fox kits
Examples
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"The kits, the ones that survived "are lovely ones, their eyes are open.
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- No, here's your answer: cub or kit.
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The ranch also supports black bears, bobcats, kit foxes, and gray foxes.
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The female fox cared for her kit until it was old enough to hunt on its own.
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In the spring, the beaver's kits will emerge from their den, ready to explore the world.
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The animal shelter is nurturing several orphaned kits that need special attention.
Synonyms
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1.7
A young animal like a bear or lion
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Compounds
- US
1
7.2
A small gray fox with large ears that lives in western North American deserts and is active at night
A set of pads and electronics you play like drums to make different drum sounds
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Etymology
Kit for a young animal is related to kitten, the little cat, so a kit is simply a 'baby' of fur-bearing animals like foxes or beavers.