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clavis
  1. (archaeology) A Roman key.
  2. A device for restraint of the hands.
  3. A glossary.
  4. (biology) A key; an identification guide; a series of logically organized groups of discriminating information which aims to allow the user to correctly identify a taxon.
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  6. Examples:
    1. “Homer, with a clavis, I have had possession of some years.”
      “There are many disadvantages in using a clavis intended for another country, which necessarily includes plants that are absent from our islands.”
      “Iron clavis, the solid web-shaped at the edges to fit the wards in the lock, and having a pointed broach and a kite-formed looped haft.”
claves
  1. (music) A percussion instrument, consisting of two sticks or blocks, in which one is struck against the other in order to produce a sound.
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  3. Examples:
    1. “We played the lively rhythm using the claves during our impromptu jam session.”
      “With the volume cranked to 4 on a minimalist bass and claves section, it could be easy to forget which band you're listening to.”
      “The temple blocks and claves echo each other with a rhythmically identical pattern.”
clave
  1. (music) A characteristic pattern of beats, especially the 3-2 son clave.
clave
  1. singular of claves
clavises
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