killick
Americannoun
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a small anchor or weight for mooring a boat, sometimes consisting of a stone secured by pieces of wood.
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any anchor.
noun
Etymology
Origin of killick
First recorded in 1620–30; origin uncertain
Example Sentences
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Killick, of Shoe Lane, was found guilty of 37 counts of fraud and cleared of one at Bristol Crown Court.
From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025
It is the fourth time Killick has been found guilty of fraud since 2008, and police estimate the 37 victims in this case collectively lost more than £1.25m.
From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025
Sentencing Killick, 56, at Bristol Crown Court, Judge Moira Macmillan told him he had caused "serious and ongoing" harm to his victims, leaving their homes in a "truly shocking" state.
From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025
The Home Office website says it wants to make it harder for people to change their names "to support criminality" but it is unclear what checks were made on Mark Killick in 2019.
From BBC • Oct. 23, 2025
"Yes!—as if it were yesterday!" said Mr. Killick.
From The Orange-Yellow Diamond by Fletcher, J. S. (Joseph Smith)
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