kɝrn

Definitions

1. noun

A small, hard seed or stone, especially one found in fruit.

“The farmer carefully extracted the kernel from the corn.”

2. noun

The central or most important part of something, especially a system or an organization.

“The CEO considered the company’s headquarters the kernel of its operations.”

3. verb

To extract the kernel from a seed or grain.

“The chef learned how to kern wheat to make flour.”

4. verb

To remove or extract something central or essential.

“The developer kerned the code to improve its efficiency.”

5. noun

A type of decorative stone or glass used in printing to create texture or design.

“The artist used a variety of kerns to add texture to the artwork.”

6. noun

A unit of measurement for the density of wood.

“The carpenter measured the wood’s kern to determine its quality.”