Meaning of kI | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Abbreviation of East Kalimantan: a province of Indonesia.
   abbreviation, alt-of
2. In Sumerian mythology, the earth goddess and chief consort of the sky god, Anu.
3. Synonym of Amto (“a Papuan language”).
4. A term indicating intrinsic energy; usually associated with martial art – karate, judo, aikido, etc. – practitioners who consider ki important to performing at the highest level.
5. A plant native to the Pacific islands and China (Cordyline fruticosa); ti.
   countable, uncountable

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Examples

“And that's what I think⟳ happened to Joe. Someone who worked for him walked in and asked to buy⟳ a ki of heroin and he went, 'I don't do that.' Then a bit later someone else walked in and offered to sell⟳ him some a ta stupid price and he went, 'Hang⟳ about, I've got a buyer for that.'”

“But the buzz wasn't enough, though. It's nothing like⟳ the feeling you get⟳ with a hundred kis of heroin in the boot of your car.”

“Hopefully, she would be able to save⟳ up just enough to buy⟳ her own⟳ half a ki of coke. And from there, the sky would be the limit⟳.”

“At sea a special cauldron of 'ki,' prepared by the ship's cook⟳, is sent round action stations in 'fannies' or large pitchers.”

“If you are calm and relaxed it will be easier for you to accept⟳ and use⟳ his ki, helping him to reach⟳ his goal. In other words, you will redirect his ki or enhance it with your own⟳ to bring⟳ your attacker down in the direction he was directing his ki.”

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