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  kyle

  noun

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

  noun

  a male or female given name.

kyle

¹ American  

[kahyl] / kaɪl /

noun

Scot.

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

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Kyle ² American  

[kahyl] / kaɪl /

noun

1. a male or female given name.

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kyle British  

/ kaɪl /

noun

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

   Kyle of Lochalsh

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Etymology

Origin of kyle

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

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"O Colum of Iona-Isle, And ye who dwell in God's quiet place, Before I crossed your narrow kyle I looked in Heaven upon Christ's face."

From Christmas in Legend and Story A Book for Boys and Girls by Elva S. Smith

Toss Master Kyle Mathews, co-organiser of the event, said an official tournament geologist had been appointed this year, leaving no stone unturned in keeping the 400 challengers in order.

From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026

Other intriguing players, such as wideout Dalevon Campbell, outside linebacker Kyle Kennard and linebacker Junior Colson, a third-round pick in 2024, were waived.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026

This John Stewart is purposefully calm and assured, even when Kyle Chandler’s Hal Jordan, an entitled jerk clinging to crusted-over glory, provokes him.

From Salon ● Aug. 31, 2026

Sheriff Kyle Bourgault said ending the agreement would put public safety at risk and defended the independence of the sheriff’s office.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026

Kyle watched the audience shuffle out of the building.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein