key

  • 31key — I n. device for turning the bolt of a door 1) to duplicate; make a key 2) to insert; turn a key 3) to fit, match a key 4) a duplicate; master; skeleton key 5) keys dangle (on a chain) 6) a bunch of keys 7) a key to (a key to a door) solution 8) a …

    Combinatory dictionary

  • 32key — au·to·key; cri·key; cul·ver·key; don·key; don·key·ish; don·key·ism; don·key·man; hor·key; key·age; key; key·button; key·er; key·less; key·man; key·not·er; key·seat·er; key·ston·er; Key·tain·er; key·trumpet; ma·lar·key; mon·key·fy; mon·key·hood;… …

    English syllables

  • 33key — key1 W1S2 [ki:] adj [no comparative] very important or necessary ▪ China s support is key to the success of the coalition. key factor/points/questions etc ▪ The President makes all the key decisions on foreign policy. key role/player/figure etc ( …

    Dictionary of contemporary English

  • 34Key — Visual Art s/Key Тип частная компания Год основания 21 июля 1998 года Расположение …

    Википедия

  • 35key — I UK [kiː] / US [kɪ] noun [countable] Word forms key : singular key plural keys *** 1) a small piece of metal used for opening or locking a door or a container, or for starting the engine of a vehicle I could hear someone turning the key in the… …

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  • 36key — [1] A parallel sided piece inserted into a groove cut part way into each of two parts, which prevents slippage between the two parts and they rotate together. Used to secure gears, pulleys, cranks, handles, etc. [2] A metal instrument for turning …

    Dictionary of automotive terms

  • 37key — key1 [ ki ] noun count *** ▸ 1 for opening/locking ▸ 2 for achieving something ▸ 3 on computer/instrument ▸ 4 in music ▸ 5 list of meanings/answers 1. ) a small piece of metal used for opening or locking a door or a container, or for starting the …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 38key — I [[t]ki[/t]] n. pl. keys, adj. v. 1) bui a small metal instrument specially cut to fit into a lock and move its bolt 2) any of various devices functioning as a key: the key of a clock[/ex] 3) something that affords a means to achive, master, or… …

    From formal English to slang

  • 39key — I. /ki / (say kee) noun (plural keys) 1. an instrument for fastening or opening a lock by moving its bolt. 2. a means of attaining, understanding, solving, etc.: the key to a problem. 3. a book or the like containing the solutions or translations …

  • 40key — [[t]ki͟ː[/t]] ♦♦ keys, keying, keyed 1) N COUNT A key is a specially shaped piece of metal that you place in a lock and turn in order to open or lock a door, or to start or stop the engine of a vehicle. They put the key in the door and entered …

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