death kit
The term "death kit" can have different meanings based on context, including medical care for terminal patients and colloquial references to tools for homicide.
Definition
C1Hospice Care
(medical, formal)A set of medications and supplies kept at home to quickly treat symptoms in terminally ill patients, aimed at providing comfort during the end-of-life stage.
Example
- The hospice nurse prepared a death kit to ensure the patient could be made comfortable during their final days.
C1Informal Usage
(slang, informal)A collection of tools or weapons intended for use in planning a homicide.
Example
- The detective discovered a death kit hidden in the suspect's garage.
C2Literary
(literary, title)The title of a novel by Susan Sontag, exploring themes of mortality and human identity.
Example
- Susan Sontag's 'Death Kit' delves deep into the psyche of its protagonist.
Similar
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