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K (1)
K [ kay ] (plural K's or Ks)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. 'K'-shaped object: something shaped like a letter 'K'
2. measurements  ( informal )
Same as  kilometre
3. 1,000pounds: one thousand pounds ( informal )

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