kit

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kit /k'ɪt/ (kits kitting kitted)
1 [N-COUNT] oft n N
A kit is a group of items that are kept together, often in the same container, because they are all used for similar purposes.
...a well-stocked first aid kit...
2 [N-UNCOUNT] usu supp N
Kit is special clothing and equipment that you use when you take part in a particular activity, especially a sport. (mainly BRIT)
I forgot my gym kit.
3 [N-COUNT]
A kit is a set of parts that can be put together in order to make something.
Her popular pot holder is also available in do-it-yourself kits.
4 [PHRASE] V inflects
If someone gets their kit off or takes their kit off, they take off all their clothes. If they keep their kit on, they do not take off all their clothes, even though people may be expecting them to. (BRIT INFORMAL)
I don't like taking my kit off on screen...drum kit (drum kits)
[N-COUNT]
A drum kit is a set of drums and cymbals.kit out
[PHRASAL VERB] usu passive, be V-ed P with n, be V-ed P in n
If someone or something is kitted out, they have everything they need at a particular time, such as clothing, equipment, or furniture. (BRIT INFORMAL)
She was kitted out with winter coat, skirts, jumpers...
The place is kitted out in upmarket Italian cafe style.
= fit outtool kit (tool kits)
[N-COUNT]
A tool kit is a special set of tools that are kept together and that are often used for a particular purpose.

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