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a key opening only one lock.
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change key
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Change key — A key adapted to open only one of a set of locks; distinguished from a {master key}. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Change key — A change key is a key on the lowest level of a master keying system. Change keys are also referred to as day keys. Typically change keys are issued to personnel that require access to one or two areas in a facility. By definition, a change key is … Wikipedia
change key — n. 1. a key which operates only one cylinder or one group of keyed alike cylinders in a keying system, 2. any device that is used to mechanically or electronically allow resetting of certain key or combination locks, see also reset key1 … Locksmith dictionary
change key — noun : a key that operates only one lock of a master keyed lock system * * * a key opening only one lock … Useful english dictionary
associated change key — n. a change key which is related directly to particular master key(s) through the use of constant cuts … Locksmith dictionary
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key — key1 /kee/, n., pl. keys, adj., v., keyed, keying. n. 1. a small metal instrument specially cut to fit into a lock and move its bolt. 2. any of various devices resembling or functioning as a key: the key of a clock. 3. See key card. 4. something… … Universalium
