Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

rape kit

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.15 in modern English

Syllables: rape k-it
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A set of items used by medical personnel for gathering and preserving physical evidence following an allegation of sexual assault.

noun

A kit containing sex toys, condoms, and other adult paraphernalia that is used during the commission of a rape or sexual assault.

Informal

Example Sentences

"Ten thousand rape kits tested. One hundred twenty-seven convictions won, 1,947 cases investigated, 817 serial rapists identified. It's been a long eight years for Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy."

Usage

Informal

Inflected Forms

rape kits (plural)

Phrases

kill kit

Frequently Paired Words

kill kit rapee rapist

Synonyms

rape test kit

Questions

What does rape kit mean?: A set of items used by medical personnel for gathering and preserving physical evidence following an allegation of sexual assault.

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