K-rat

A form of K-ration — An individual daily combat food ration introduced by the United States Army during World War II and comprising three courses for breakfast, lunch and supper.

Similar
Keys ration

Meanings

nounK-rat (plural K-rats)

plural K-rats

  1. USabbreviationclippingslanggovernmentClipping of K-ration.

    Synonyms: Keys ration

  2. abbreviationAbbreviation of kangaroo rat.

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K-rat. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/K-rat

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