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Meaning of "kirk" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD KIRK

From Old Norse kirkja, from Old English ciricechurch.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF KIRK

kirk  [kɜːk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF KIRK

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Kirk is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES KIRK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

kirk

Kirk

Kirk is a Scottish word meaning a church, or more specifically, the Church of Scotland. Many place names and personal names are derived from it.

Definition of kirk in the English dictionary

The definition of kirk in the dictionary is a Scottish church.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH KIRK


artwork
ˈɑːtˌwɜːk
berk
bɜːk
berserk
bəˈzɜːk
burke
bɜːk
cirque
sɜːk
dirk
dɜːk
framework
ˈfreɪmˌwɜːk
homework
ˈhəʊmˌwɜːk
housework
ˈhaʊsˌwɜːk
jerk
dʒɜːk
merc
mɜːk
merk
mɜːk
network
ˈnɛtˌwɜːk
paperwork
ˈpeɪpəˌwɜːk
patchwork
ˈpætʃˌwɜːk
Pet.
pɜːk
teamwork
ˈtiːmˌwɜːk
Turk
tɜːk
wickerwork
ˈwɪkəˌwɜːk
work
wɜːk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE KIRK

kirigami
kirimon
Kirin
Kirinyaga
Kiritimati
kirk session
Kirkby
Kirkcaldy
Kirkcudbrightshire
Kirklees
kirkman
kirkmen
Kirkpatrick
Kirkuk
Kirkwall
kirkward
kirkyard
Kirlian photography
Kirman
kirmess

WORDS THAT END LIKE KIRK

birk
chirk
Dunkirk
Falkirk
firk
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lirk
mirk
quirk
Selkirk
shirk
smirk
steenkirk
stirk
the Kirk

Synonyms and antonyms of kirk in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «kirk» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF KIRK

Find out the translation of kirk to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of kirk from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «kirk» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

柯克
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

kirk
570 millions of speakers

English

kirk
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कर्क
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

كيرك
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Кирк
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

kirk
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

গির্জা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

église
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kirk
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kirche
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

カーク
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

커크
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kirk
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

nhà thờ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கிர்க்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कर्क
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kirk
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

chiesa
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Kirk
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Кірк
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

kirk
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

kirk
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Kirk
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

kirk
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

Kirk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of kirk

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «KIRK»

The term «kirk» is very widely used and occupies the 12.127 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «KIRK» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about kirk

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QUOTES WITH «KIRK»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word kirk.
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Lee Grant
Kirk is a man, and he loves it. He loves women.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KIRK»

Discover the use of kirk in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to kirk and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Monument Wars: Washington, D.C., the National Mall, and the ...
Traces the history of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., discussing its plan and structures, and considering how the concept of memorials and memorial space has changed since the nineteenth century.
Kirk Savage, 2009
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Principles of Medical Imaging
This text provides an introduction to the physics and instrumentation of the four most often used medical imaging techniques.
K. Kirk Shung, Michael Smith, Benjamin M.W. Tsui, 1992
3
J.K. Rowling: A Biography
This unofficial biographical study of J. K. Rowling invites fans and critics alike to take a close look at the person behind the phenomenon.
Connie Ann Kirk, 2003
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Emily Dickinson: A Biography
In a biography accessible to high school and undergraduate students, Kirk (English, Mansfield U., Pennsylvania), offers an account of Dickinson's life (1830-86) that sorts out realities from myths about the poet's life.
Connie Ann Kirk, 2004
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Still Growing: An Autobiography
Kirk Cameron is best known for his role as loveable teenage troublemaker Mike Seaver on the award - winning TV series Growing Pains, but his rise to fame and fortune is only part of his incredible story.
Kirk Cameron, 2010
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Standing Soldiers, Kneeling Slaves: Race, War, and Monument ...
Kirk Savage's "Standing Soldiers, Kneeling Slaves" eloquently and authoritatively exposes the way racial dominance has been literally built into the public space that surrounds us--space in which it is, for this reason, increasingly ...
Kirk Savage, 1999
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Educating Exceptional Children
This edition also features current coverage of the Response to Intervention Model, comprehensive and up-to-date descriptions of the characteristics associated with each disability, the most current teaching techniques for each category, and ...
Samuel Kirk, James Gallagher, Mary Ruth Coleman, 2011
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Programming Massively Parallel Processors: A Hands-on Approach
Programming Massively Parallel Processors: A Hands-on Approach shows both student and professional alike the basic concepts of parallel programming and GPU architecture.
David B. Kirk, Wen-mei W. Hwu, 2010
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Green Sands: My Five Years in the Saudi Desert
This is not to say that I didn't occasionally relapse into spells of homesickness and loneliness, but I didn't allow myself to wallow long in that state. I had a great deal to learn and experience.
Martha Kirk, 1994
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Church Boy: Franklin, Kirk
He has won every award gospel music has to offer but his own success is the last thing on his mind. This is the story of a young man from the poor side of town.
Kirk Franklin, 1998

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KIRK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term kirk is used in the context of the following news items.
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Jamie Kirk Hahn's spirit lives on through Camden Street Learning …
Twenty-nine-year-old, Jamie Kirk Hahn had her profession—political strategist—and she had her passion—bringing the lives of others into full ... «WRAL.com, Jul 15»
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Voice of The Southern: Illinois will pay for Mark Kirk's nonsense …
The president will be responsible for "tens of thousands" of deaths in the Middle East, apparently, because in Kirk's twisted reality, Obama is ... «The Southern, Jul 15»
3
Introducing Matthew Kirk: Discarded Pieces as Humble Poetry - Artinfo
Matthew Kirk's mixed-media-on-Sheetrock paintings — often presented as diptychs or triptychs, leaning on narrow, purpose-built shelves — are ... «BLOUIN ARTINFO, Jul 15»
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Kirk explains critical comments about Iran deal | Northwest Herald
Kirk explains critical comments about Iran deal. Heroin overdose deaths continue to climb in Madison County. Published: Saturday, July 18, ... «Northwest Herald, Jul 15»
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Sen. Mark Kirk walks back his statement on Obama - Quincy, IL …
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk, R-Illinois, is walking back his statementthat Barack Obama “wants to get nukes to Iran” with the Iran nuclear deal. «Quincy Journal, Jul 15»
6
Carroll Broadcasting - Kirk Rauch Of Carroll
A funeral mass for 65 year old Kirk Rauch, of Carroll, will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Auburn. Burial will be at St. Mary's ... «1380 KCIM, Jul 15»
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Kirkland's, Inc (KIRK) Discloses Form 4 Insider Selling : Exec. Robert …
Kirkland's, Inc (KIRK) Discloses Insider Transaction. Robert E Alderson , director of Kirkland's, Inc sold 40,000 shares on Jul 10, 2015. «OTC Outlook, Jul 15»
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NY Knicks Rumors: Kendrick Perkins, JaVale McGee Free Agent …
Alexey Shved is another target, but he may head to Europe over signing in NY, while Alex Kirk and Ricky Ledo have impressed in the Summer ... «Sports World Report, Jul 15»
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Kirk Herbstreit gives early SEC West prediction - 247Sports
ESPN College GameDay analyst Kirk Herbstreit got an early start on Friday, when he took to Twitter to field some questions from fans. «247Sports, Jul 15»
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Kirk, Durbin push bill to curb trafficking in illegal firearms - Blogs On …
Gun violence most definitely is on the mind of Illinois' two U.S. senators today as both Republican Mark Kirk and Democrat Dick Durbin push ... «Crain's Chicago Business, Jul 15»

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