K-Gun
The weapon that fired depth charges to either beam or quarter of the ship,
as opposed to those which were "rolled" into the sea from the fantail.
Kiddy Cruiser
A sailor whose enlistment ends at age 21.
Knuckle
A swirl of water made by a sub trying to evade a destroyer. The knuckle reflects sound just like the target.
Kumshaw
Contraband - Sometimes related to "bribery". From the Chinese "Kam-hsia".
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