K. Abr. Kilobyte. A measure of
memory size in computers.
karaoke. (Pronounced "carry-okey.")
Japanese name for a form of entertainment in which patrons
take turns singing the lyrics to prerecorded music.
karaoke bar. A bar featuring karaoke
entertainment.
karaoke system. The equipment
needed to provide karaoke.
keel. The structural element that
runs the length of a ship's bottom.
kg. Abr. Kilogram.
kilo. Short for kilogram. A metric
unit of weight, approximately 2.2 pounds.
kilobyte. A measure of memory
size in computers. A kilobyte can store the equivalent
of 1,000 typewritten characters.
kilometer. A metric measure of
distance, approximately five-eighths of a mile. The
standard measure of distance and speed (kph) in most
foreign countries.
king post. On a ship, a tall shaft
that supports a cargo boom, sometimes doubling as ventilation
shafts.
king room. A hotel room with a
king-size bed.
kiosk. 1. A small vendor's stall
or cart. 2. A public booth dispensing information, usually
via an interactive television interface.
KIP. CRS. Keep alone if possible.
KK. CRS. Confirmed.
KL. CRS. Confirmed waitlist.
km. Abr. Kilometer (qv).
knot. A nautical measure of speed,
approximately 1.5 miles per hour.
kosher. Conforming to Jewish dietary
laws.
KP. CRS. Commission percentage.
kph. Abr. Kilometers per hour.
Kremlin. 1. The offices of the
Russian government in Moscow. 2. The historic fortress
complex in Moscow containing government offices and
museums.
KSML. CRS. Kosher meal.
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