Meaning Of The Word Kelly

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Kelly in American English
a feminine and masculine name
noun: a male or female given name
noun: a man's stiff hat, as a derby or straw skimmer

Kelly in British English
noun: Gene, full name Eugene Curran Kelly. 1912–96, US dancer, choreographer, film actor, and director. His many films include An American in Paris (1951) and Singin' in the Rain (1952)

kelly in the Oil and Gas Industry
noun: A kelly is part of the drill string, and is a six-sided or four-sided piece of pipe that fits tightly into the bushing which is fitted in the rotary table, and rotates the drill bit.

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