kyle

¹

[kahyl]

noun

Scot.

1. a narrow channel of water between two islands or between an island and the mainland; a strait or sound.

Kyle

²

[kahyl]

noun

1. a male or female given name.

kyle

/ kaɪl /

noun

1. (esp in place names) a narrow strait or channel

   Kyle of Lochalsh

Word History and Origins

Origin of kyle¹

1540–50; < Scots Gaelic caoil (genitive of caol ) strait, sound (noun use of caol narrow)

Word History and Origins

Origin of kyle¹

C16: from Gaelic caol, from caol narrow

Example Sentences

Business Secretary Peter Kyle has previously said the loan guarantee would help protect jobs in the West Midlands, Merseyside and elsewhere in the JLR supply chain.

From BBC

But the 49ers still have running back Christian McCaffrey and linebacker Fred Warner leading the way for coach Kyle Shanahan’s team.

From Los Angeles Times

JLR loan guarantee, with Business Secretary Peter Kyle stating an "explicit intention that that is to support the supply chain".

From BBC

Business Secretary Peter Kyle said the government had decided to guarantee a loan to JLR from a commercial bank to help protect jobs at the car company's UK facilities, but also to protect jobs in businesses that supply JLR.

From BBC

Both sides made a number of changes for the knockout tie, with Saints' backs reshuffled after winger Kyle Feldt was injured in last week's win against Castleford, while Leeds could again call on the prolific Ryan Hall and Man of Steel nominee Jake Connor.

From BBC