To cause the death of a living organism. verb
The hunter aimed to kill the deer.
The disease can kill within days if not treated.
To put an end to or terminate something. verb
The committee voted to kill the proposal.
The rain killed our plans for a picnic.
To pass time in a non-productive way. verb
We played cards to kill time while waiting for the train.
He watched TV to kill a few hours before the meeting.
A person or thing that kills. noun
The lion is a skilled kill in the wild.
The pesticide is an effective kill for insects.
A body of water, such as a creek or river, often used in place names. noun
The boat sailed down the Kill Van Kull.
The Hudson River is connected to several kills.