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KP

abbr.
1. king's pawn (chess)
2. kitchen police
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kp

the internet domain name for
(Computer Science) Democratic Republic of Korea

KP

abbreviation for
1. Knight (of the Order) of St Patrick
2. (Military) military US kitchen police
symbol for
(Chess & Draughts) chess king's pawn
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KP

(ˈkeɪˈpi)
n., pl. KPs, KP's for 5.
1. military duty as a kitchen helper: assigned to KP.
2. a soldier detailed to work as kitchen help.
[1915–20, Amer.; k(itchen) p(olice)]

K.P.

1. Knight of the Order of St. Patrick.
2. Knights of Pythias.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.KP - an enlisted person who is assigned to assist the cooks
enlisted person - a serviceman who ranks below a commissioned officer
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Translations

KP

(US Mil) abbr of kitchen police (= work)Küchendienst m; (= soldiers) Soldaten, die Küchendienst haben
(Med) abbr of Kaposi’s sarcomaKaposisarkom nt
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"Traditional center store fixtures are durable enough for the backroom," he says, "but because the base area behind the kickplate is generally closed off, it can be an area that accumulates debris pretty quickly."
(d) CC = CC trap; KP = kickplate atached; CC and Multi-Lure traps were charged with either EG (ethylene glycol) (15 ml of a 50% solution) or DC (dichlorvos kill strip).
Although this eliminates some of the kickplate, that sacrifice makes more sense than ordering a custom cabinet.
If a kickplate is installed, 2 x 4s may be used for the stringers.
* "If you kick the door with your foot or consistently bump into it with the wheelchair, you can diminish the wear and tear of these collisions on the door by adding a decorative kickplate," says Tannenbaum.
For example, hallways are wider than usual, with hardwood floors for easy rolling; the teak slat floor of the shower is flush with the surrounding floor; almost every door has a kickplate; and deck and patios are level with interior spaces.
* Some dryers have a two-piece front (kickplate at the bottom) that enables you to reattach the belt to the motor after you install the front.
* Look carefully at the pattern, colors, and sculptural forms used in the Stock Exchange (the door kickplate, ceilings, walls).
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