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Rarekeyhole
The correct spelling is keyhole.
How to pronounce keyhole
noun
Say it like: Key-hol-e
The correct spelling is keyhole. The hole in a lock where the key is inserted and turns. For example: "keyhole plasma"
Usage Examples
“keyhole plasma”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The hole in a lock where the key is inserted and turns.
- 2.Any small opening resembling the hole for a key in shape or function.
- 3.A circle cut out of a garment as a decorative effect, typically at the front or back neckline of a dress.
- 4.A hole or excavation in beams intended to be joined together, to receive the key that fastens them.
- 5.A mortise for a key or cotter.
verb
- 1.(ordnance) To strike a target after wobbling in flight so that the long axis of the bullet does not follow the line of flight; typically due to insufficient spin resulting from the rifling in the barrel.
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