Kilt: meaning, definitions and examples

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kilt

 

[ kษชlt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

Scottish traditional clothing

A kilt is a knee-length skirt-like garment with pleats at the back, originating in the traditional dress of men and boys in the Scottish Highlands of the 16th century. It is typically made of woolen cloth in a tartan pattern.

Synonyms

skirt, tartan

Examples of usage

  • The man wore a kilt to the wedding.
  • She admired the intricate design of his kilt.
  • Kilts are often worn at Scottish festivals.
  • His kilt was passed down through generations.
  • They decided to rent kilts for the occasion.
Context #2 | Noun

Mechanical engineering

In mechanical engineering, a kilt is a wedge-shaped piece used in joining parts together or preventing motion between parts.

Synonyms

shim, wedge

Examples of usage

  • The kilt helped secure the two pieces together.
  • The mechanic used a kilt to keep the gears in place.

Translations

Translations of the word "kilt" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น kilt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฟเคฒเฅเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kilt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kilt

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั–ะปั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kilt

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ญใƒซใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท kilt

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ kilt

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kilt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‚ฌํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชู†ูˆุฑุฉ ุงู„ุงุณูƒุชู„ู†ุฏูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kilt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kilt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‹ๆ ผๅ…ฐ่ฃ™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kilt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kilt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะธะปั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ˜แƒšแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kilt

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ kilt

Etymology

The kilt, as a traditional Scottish garment, has a long and storied history. It originated in the Scottish Highlands in the 16th century as part of the traditional dress for men and boys. The kilt became a symbol of Scottish identity and pride, often associated with clans and tartan patterns. Over the years, the kilt has evolved in style and usage, becoming a popular choice for formal occasions, Scottish festivals, and even modern fashion trends. Its unique design and cultural significance make the kilt a timeless symbol of Scotland.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,683, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.