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kit

kit

302 1.6
A group of tools and items for a particular purpose
  • noun
  • /kɪt/
translation icon : kit
  • I have a first aid kit inside my backpack for emergencies.
  • a tool kit
  • a test kit
  • a protective kit

So that is my makeup kit small.

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Examples

  • I have a first aid kit inside.

  • DeltaTRAK has developed a comprehensive Food Safety Kit to solve this common problem.

    Academic text (1994)
  • This is the kit that got me started.

  • Let's see what is in our Fly More kit plus box.

  • Get the first aid kit!

  • So this is what the brush kit looks like.

  • I brought a little kit of some small nuts and bolts.

  • Raising money to create care kits for children entering foster care.

    Academic text (2012)
  • The Abbott Labs rapid test kit is a game changer.

  • Someone produced a first-aid kit and wrapped the wound with gauze.

    Academic text (2011)

Synonyms

equipment
vskit
1.9

Tools and machines needed for a particular activity

is a compact collection kept together rather than broad machinery
supplies
vskit
748 1.0

Things needed for an activity, like food or tools

is a prepared set stored together rather than expendable materials
gear
vskit
499 2.1

Things you use for a certain activity, like hiking or sports

is a defined container of items kept together for use
outfit
vskit
47 3.9

A set of tools and equipment used for a particular activity

is a single container that holds needed items for any purpose
toolkit
vskit
16 3.4

A set of tools and materials for a particular job

is a general set or container for many purposes beyond tools
tool kit
vskit
4 1.8

A box or case with tools for fixing things

is a packaged set for any purpose, not only tools or repairs

Idioms

kit and caboodle
  • Informal
5 7.7

All the things and people in a group or place

4 6.7

All the things and people connected with something

kit and boodle
  • Informal
9.3

All the things and people together

6.7

All the things in a group or set

Compounds

30 1.8

A box or bag with bandages and medicine to treat injuries

8 1.2

A small case with needles, thread, and tools for fixing clothes

4 1.8

A box or case with tools for fixing things

A set of basic items you keep for use in an accident or disaster

whole kit
  • Informal
3 5.2

All the things you need for an activity, like tools and supplies

2 3.9

A set of metal plates, cups, and spoons that soldiers or campers use to eat outdoors

1 3.0

A strong bag soldiers use to carry clothes and gear

kit fox
  • US
1 7.2

A small gray fox with large ears that lives in western North American deserts and is active at night

1 3.0

A small bag with things like a toothbrush and soap for trips

A set of tools a carpenter uses to work with wood

A set of pads and electronics you play like drums to make different drum sounds

2.6

A small bag for carrying a toothbrush, soap, and a razor when traveling

How Complete

whole kit and caboodle
  • Informal
4 6.7
kit
302 1.6

Surface Forms

kit singular
kits plural

Etymology

Kit meaning a set of tools likely comes from an old word for a small 'box' or bundle, and you can see the same idea in toolkit, so a kit is a ready group of items kept together for a task.