English dictionary: words starting with ak

abbreviation

Alaska (in official postal use).

Written abbreviation for the us state of alaska: used in addresses

abbreviation

Also known as.

Usage examples:

John merrick, aka the elephant man

Abbreviation for also known as: used when someone has another name

Usage examples:

James brown, aka the "godfather of soul"

adverb

With hands on the hips and elbows turned outwards.

Usage examples:

She stood with arms akimbo, frowning at the small boy

adjective

(of arms or legs) stretched out fully

Usage examples:

A man with arms akimbo is balancing an enormous metal dish on his head., the dancers balance on the…

adjective

Of similar character.

Usage examples:

Something akin to gratitude overwhelmed her

noun

A genetic disease that causes uncontrollable physical movements and eventual dementia. it is a form of huntington's disease that starts before the age of 20 and progresses rapidly