kebstone.html - n.
(usu. in pl.) small pieces of meat, vegetables, etc., packed closely and cooked on a skewer. [Urdu f. Arab. kabab]

kebstone.html - See: ON AN EVEN KEEL.

kebstone.html - {v.} 1. To turn upside down; tip over; overturn. - Usually refers to a boat. * /The strong wind made the sailboat keel over and the passengers fell into the water./ 2. {informal} To fall over in a faint; taint. * /It was so hot during the assembly program that two girls who were standing on the stage keeled over./ * /When the principal told the girl her father died, she keeled right over./

kebstone.html - {v. phr.} To do the necessary things in a household; do the cooking and cleaning. * /Since their mother died, Mary and her brother keep house for their father./

kebstone.html - {v. phr.} To make yourself be quiet and peaceful; not become angry. * /The meeting will go smoothly if the president keeps his temper./ * /Dave can't keep his temper when he drives in heavy traffic./ Contrast: LOSE ONE'S TEMPER, BLOW ONE'S STACK.

kebstone.html - {v. phr.} To receive current information; inform oneself. * /My associates phoned me every day and kept me posted on new developments in our business./