karabiner | (noun) an oblong metal ring with a spring clip; used in mountaineering to attach a rope to a piton or to connect two ropes | Synonyms: carabiner, snap ring |
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karakul | (noun) hardy coarse-haired sheep of central Asia; lambs are valued for their soft curly black fur | Synonyms: broadtail, caracul |
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karaoke | (noun) singing popular songs accompanied by a recording of an orchestra (usually in bars or nightclubs) | - |
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karat | (noun) the unit of measurement for the proportion of gold in an alloy; 18-karat gold is 75% gold; 24-karat gold is pure gold | Synonyms: carat, kt |
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karate | (noun) a traditional Japanese system of unarmed combat; sharp blows and kicks are given to pressure-sensitive points on the body of the opponent | - |
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