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a key with nearly the whole substance of the bit filed away so that it may open various locks. Also called passkey.[1800-10]
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skeleton key — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms skeleton key : singular skeleton key plural skeleton keys a key that can open many different locks … English dictionary
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