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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Mark Killick, from Paulton in North East Somerset, also used the names Marc Cole and Mark Jenkins when he agreed to take on building work.
From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025
Killick paid money to Google to promote his website, which he said in court was no different from other businesses.
From BBC • Oct. 23, 2025
He was born Mark Killick but first changed his name to Mark Jenkins, which he said was in tribute to his grandfather.
From BBC • Oct. 23, 2025
Mark Killick, who also operated under the names Marc Cole and Mark Jenkins, failed to complete building work at properties across the West of England between June 2020 and November 2021.
From BBC • Oct. 23, 2025
Old Killick, with his hands in his pockets, rolled up and down his deck, chewing a quid of tobacco, and giving his opinions on the subject.
From French and English A Story of the Struggle in America by Everett-Green, Evelyn
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