Definitions

1. noun

A knowledge or skill, especially one gained from experience or practice.

“He gained a good ken of the city after living there for a year.”

2. noun

A narrow or secluded inlet or bay of the sea, often formed by the erosive action of tides or waves.

“The fishermen anchored their boats in a small ken near the rocky shore.”

3. verb

To know or understand something, especially through experience or practice.

“After working on the project for months, she began to ken the intricacies of the code.”

4. verb

To recognize or become aware of something, especially through a subtle or indirect indication.

“It took her a moment to ken the faint sound of footsteps outside.”

5. noun

A region or district, especially one of a specific or traditional character.

“The writer set her novel in a rural ken where everyone knew each other’s business.”