noun
- plural of kelter; a state of good working order or condition (chiefly in the phrase 'out of kelter')
Usage: informal; often used in the phrase 'out of kelter' meaning in poor condition or disrepair
Examples
- The old car's engine was completely out of kelters.
- After the storm, the roof was out of kelters and needed repairs.
- He checked to make sure everything was in kelters before the inspection.
- The machinery went out of kelters during the night shift.
- Once we fixed the wiring, the whole system was back in kelters.