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key
  1. An object designed to open and close a lock.
  2. An object designed to fit between two other objects (such as a shaft and a wheel) in a mechanism and maintain their relative orientation.
  3. A crucial step or requirement.
  4. A guide explaining the symbols or terminology of a map or chart; a legend.
  5. A guide to the correct answers of a worksheet or test.
  6. (computing) One of several small, usually square buttons on a typewriter or computer keyboard, mostly corresponding to text characters.
  7. (music) One of a number of rectangular moving parts on a piano or musical keyboard, each causing a particular sound or note to be produced.
  8. (music) One of various levers on a musical instrument used to select notes, such as a lever opening a hole on a woodwind.
  9. (music) A hierarchical scale of musical notes on which a composition is based.
  10. (figuratively) The general pitch or tone of a sentence or utterance.
  11. (botany) An indehiscent, one-seeded fruit furnished with a wing, such as the fruit of the ash and maple; a samara.
  12. (historical) A manual electrical switching device primarily used for the transmission of Morse code.
  13. (cryptography) A piece of information (e.g. a passphrase) used to encode or decode a message or messages.
  14. (Internet) A password restricting access to an IRC channel.
  15. (databases) In a relational database, a field used as an index into another table (not necessarily unique).
  16. (computing) A value that uniquely identifies an entry in a container.
  17. (basketball) The free-throw lane together with the circle surrounding the free-throw line, the free-throw lane having formerly been narrower, giving the area the shape of a skeleton key hole.
  18. (biology) A series of logically organized groups of discriminating information which aims to allow the user to correctly identify a taxon.
  19. (architecture) A piece of wood used as a wedge.
  20. (architecture) The last board of a floor when laid down.
  21. (masonry) A keystone.
  22. That part of the plastering which is forced through between the laths and holds the rest in place.
  23. (rail transport) A wooden support for a rail on the bullhead rail system.
  24. (heraldry) The object used to open or close a lock, often used as a heraldic charge.
  25. The degree of roughness, or retention ability of a surface to have applied a liquid such as paint, or glue.
  26. (cartomancy) The thirty-third card of the Lenormand deck.
  27. Synonyms:
  28. Examples:
    1. “She reached for her coat and car keys.”
      “I was of the opinion that the key to empowering individuals was to provide them with options.”
      “For my parents, college represented a key to a better life.”
keyword
  1. Any word used as the key to a code.
  2. (information science) Any word used in a reference work to link to other words or other information.
  3. (programming) A reserved word used to identify a specific command, function, etc.
  4. (linguistics) Any word that occurs in a text more often than normal.
  5. Synonyms:
  6. Examples:
    1. “That word is the keyword because, as was explained, people agree with the labels contained in these documents.”
keyboard
  1. (computing) A set of keys used to operate a typewriter, computer etc.
  2. (music) A component of many instruments including the piano, organ, and harpsichord consisting of usually black and white keys that cause different tones to be produced when struck.
  3. (music) A device with keys of a musical keyboard, used to control electronic sound-producing devices which may be built into or separate from the keyboard device.
  4. Synonyms:
  5. Examples:
    1. “Mom and Dad would knock on her door late at night, and she'd be typing away on the keyboard, working on her Spanish assignment or creative writing for her English class.”
      “I am a music lover who enjoys playing the keyboard. I have been playing different songs on my keyboard since my childhood.”
keyset
  1. (computing) An input device whose few keys can be pressed in many combinations, often simultaneously, to enter different commands or characters.
  2. (computing) A set of keys (unique identifiers) used to distinguish the rows of data being traversed by a cursor.
  3. (rare) A collection of keys on a typewriter or keyboard.
  4. Examples:
    1. “This typewriter has a numeric keyset to the right of the standard alphanumeric keyset.”
      “The thumb pad allows gamers to move with more precision, while also acting as modifier keys, multiplying the keyset count by eight, providing 128 different command options.”
keying
  1. In the sociology of Erving Goffman, an action or utterance that signals the meaning of interaction to participants.
  2. The input of text or data by means of a keyboard.
  3. A form of vandalism performed by scratching paint with a key
keychain
  1. A chain or ring to which a key may be attached
  2. An ornamental piece holding such a chain or ring.
  3. (cryptography) A digital repository for the storage of cryptographic keys.
  4. Synonyms:
  5. Examples:
    1. “I attached my keys to the keychain to ensure they wouldn't get lost in my bag.”
      “The floppy disk has several replacements, including writeable compact discs and keychain flash memory devices.”
      “And in both airports, the Swiss army knife on my keychain in my purse went through without a murmur.”
keypress
  1. The depression of an input key; a keystroke.
  2. (computing) The buffered electrical signal resulting from such an event, sometimes distinguished from the release.
keyguard
  1. A plate or shield with a set of holes that fits over a keyboard.
  2. A feature on a mobile phone, etc. that prevents keys from being pressed by accident.
  3. Examples:
    1. “Remember to turn on the keyguard before you put the phone in your pocket.”
keyring
  1. A ring, normally of metal or plastic, for holding keys together.
  2. (cryptography) A set of data holding linked encryption keys.
  3. Synonyms:
  4. Examples:
    1. “Casual daypack for urban use, school and work. Separate front compartment with organiser and carabiner keyring.”
      “McQueen skull keyring Add some style to your keys with these gorgeous Steve McQueen skull key ring.”
      “The relevant fitting makes radio contact with a chip, housed in a keyring for instance.”
keyholder
  1. One who holds the key to a building etc. for security reasons.
  2. (cryptography) The individual or organisation with access to a cryptographic key.
  3. Synonyms:
  4. Examples:
    1. “Having volunteered as a keyholder you need to know the whereabouts of the owner should they need to be contacted.”
      “It seemed unbelievable rudeness for the keyholder to have forgotten the appointment to let this young chap in.”
      “Did the issuer verify that the keyholder controlled the associated private key?”
keyness
  1. (anthropology) The degree to which something is key, or important.
  2. (computational linguistics) The statistical significance of a keyword's frequency in a given corpus, relative to a reference corpus.
  3. Examples:
    1. “The keyness of a summarizing symbol derives from the relative fundamentality of the meanings which it formulates, relative to other meanings of the system.”
keyer
  1. One who, or that which, keys.
  2. A device for signalling by pressing keys or switches.
  3. Examples:
    1. “Since there is a built in sidetone and speaker system in the keyer it can also be used as a practice keyer for training purposes.”
      “One of the most striking buildings designed by Hendrick de Keyer is the Westerkerk.”
keyboarder
  1. Someone who keyboards; a typist.
  2. Synonym of keyboardist
  3. Synonyms:
  4. Examples:
    1. “The company hired a skilled keyboarder to efficiently transcribe audio recordings into written documents.”
keywork
  1. (music) Collectively, the mechanisms of a woodwind musical instrument such as a flute or clarinet that support the operation of its keys.
keystroke
keycap
  1. The part of a key (on a keyboard) that is pressed by the user, as opposed to any electromechanical unit underneath.
  2. Synonyms:
keygen
  1. (computing) A small program used to generate a key, such as a cryptographic key or a key used to unlock a trial version of software illegitimately.
keybedding
  1. The fault, in musical performance, of pressing down too hard on the keys of a keyboard instrument, forcing them against the keybed.
keybed
  1. The long rail of a piano or other keyboard instrument that limits how far the keys can be pressed down.
keypad
  1. A small board with keys primarily used for tactile input into a machine.
  2. Synonyms:
  3. Examples:
    1. “Personally, I would say that the lack of an integrated keypad will be this computer's Achilles' heel.”
      “The temperature of each pair of forceps can be set individually by an easy-to-read keypad.”
      “Snape was sitting at the desk, but he disdained to even so much as lay a finger on the keypad.”
keyboarding
  1. The act of typing at a keyboard (with or without a mouse or other pointing device)
  2. Examples:
    1. “You don't want your people keyboarding when they've got more important work to do.”
      “These multinationals entrust the locals now with more than keyboarding and responding to customer queries using fake names.”
      “They were allowed to do other homework, practice more keyboarding or surf the net.”
keymapping
  1. (computing) A mapping of keys on a keyboard to commands; a key binding.
keyboy
  1. A male hotel or motel employee in charge of room keys.
  2. Examples:
    1. “We checked into adjoining rooms in a beach motel near the center of Santa Teresa... The keyboy opened the door between our two rooms.”
      “I drove downhill... toward the Mariner's Rest Motel... A keyboy... told me that Alex Kincaid had registered and gone out again.”
keyholding
  1. The role of holding the key to a building etc. for security reasons.
keystore
  1. (computing) A storage area for cryptographic keys.
key
  1. (slang) Clipping of kilogram. (though this is more commonly shortened to kay)
  2. Synonyms:
  3. Examples:
    1. “She reached for her coat and car keys.”
      “I was of the opinion that the key to empowering individuals was to provide them with options.”
      “For my parents, college represented a key to a better life.”
keyway
  1. A slot into which a precision attachment (a key) is fitted.
  2. Examples:
    1. “Using a key inserted three quarters the way into the keyway usually works best in turning out the cylinder.”
      “A 1-inch-deep and 2-to 3-inch-wide keyway is finished into the top of the footer, dowels projecting up from its center line.”
      “Using Dave's lathe, we made a new coupler that would keyway inside our fulcrum and jack shafts. This removed much of our runout.”
keybutton
  1. (dated) A key on a keyboard.
key
  1. One of a string of small islands.
  2. Synonyms:
  3. Examples:
    1. “She reached for her coat and car keys.”
      “I was of the opinion that the key to empowering individuals was to provide them with options.”
      “For my parents, college represented a key to a better life.”
keyboardist
  1. Someone who plays a keyboard.
  2. Synonyms:
  3. Examples:
    1. “The keyboardist skillfully played the classical piece on the grand piano.”
      “New keyboardist Per Wiberg is the band's secret weapon, his piano, organ, and mellotron giving the album a lush, spooky atmosphere.”
      “The trio was formed when the German keyboardist and Amsterdam drummer met at the Conservatory.”
keykeeper
  1. The holder of a key.
  2. Synonyms:
  3. Examples:
    1. “I am the keykeeper to the secret vault, entrusted with the safeguarding of its precious contents.”
keysmith
  1. A person who cuts keys.
key
  1. Alternative form of quay
  2. Synonyms:
  3. Examples:
    1. “She reached for her coat and car keys.”
      “I was of the opinion that the key to empowering individuals was to provide them with options.”
      “For my parents, college represented a key to a better life.”
keytop
  1. Synonym of keycap
  2. Synonyms:
keytap
keyboardings
  1. plural of keyboarding
keyboardists
  1. plural of keyboardist
  2. Synonyms:
  3. Examples:
    1. “In the standards segment of the CD, he pays tribute to four keyboardists whom he greatly admires.”
      “The Quadrophenia and More tour started in November 2012 in Ottawa with keyboardists John Corey, Loren Gold and Frank Simes, the latter of whom was also musical director.”
keyboarders
keymappings
  1. plural of keymapping
keystrokes
  1. plural of keystroke
  2. Synonyms:
  3. Examples:
    1. “This can be a real plus for gamers or programmers looking to automate a set of keystrokes.”
      “It can log your keystrokes, mine your data, reboot your puter, even cause it to not boot up.”
      “You shall not use a data sniffer to grab other people's keystrokes on the fly.”
keybuttons
  1. plural of keybutton
keyholders
  1. plural of keyholder
  2. Synonyms:
  3. Examples:
    1. “The council also keeps a confidential register of names and contact details of keyholders for intruder alarms.”
      “The school broke up for Easter on Friday, but keyholders were immediately called to the scene.”
      “He said keyholders of some properties had ordered the people occupying the properties to ring them first in the event of a fire.”
keykeepers
keyboards
keyguards
  1. plural of keyguard
keystores
  1. plural of keystore
keychains
  1. plural of keychain
  2. Synonyms:
  3. Examples:
    1. “The boys have dyed hair, keychains dangling from their back pockets and black nail polish.”
      “I also bought some cheapo keychains that had little lights in them.”
      “Pieces are customized with names and birthstones and charms, and includes necklaces, bracelets, keychains, and rings.”
keysmiths
  1. plural of keysmith
keypresses
  1. plural of keypress
keyrings
  1. plural of keyring
  2. Synonyms:
  3. Examples:
    1. “All the children will also receive commemorative medals courtesy of the governors, who are also producing keyrings.”
      “Beside them, lines of impoverished street vendors squat on dirty rush mats, displaying their tawdry collections of cheap plastic keyrings and fake Rolex watches.”
      “Other gifts and stocking fillers inspired by the town and the game of rugby include keyrings, teddy bears, mugs, fridge magnets, t-shirts, beanies and scarves.”
keywords
  1. plural of keyword
  2. Synonyms:
  3. Examples:
    1. “Allow users to search their network for keywords so they can connect with others for mutual benefit.”
      “The unfortunate fact is that any dummy can assemble a list of keywords and upload their smartpages in just a few minutes.”
      “The narrative text is quite brief but is well-written and liberally marked up with bold text to identify keywords and key concepts.”
keybeds
  1. plural of keybed
keycaps
  1. plural of keycap
  2. Synonyms:
keygens
  1. plural of keygen
keyings
  1. plural of keying
keytaps
  1. plural of keytap
keytops
  1. plural of keytop
  2. Synonyms:
keysets
  1. plural of keyset
keyboys
  1. plural of keyboy
keypads
keyways
  1. plural of keyway
keyers
  1. plural of keyer
keys
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