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The correct spelling is skeleton key.
How to pronounce skeleton key
noun
Say it like: Ske-let-on -kee
The correct spelling is skeleton key. A very simple design of key that usually has a cylindrical shaft (sometimes called a "shank") and a single, minimal flat, rectangular tooth or "bit".
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Definition
noun
- 1.A very simple design of key that usually has a cylindrical shaft (sometimes called a "shank") and a single, minimal flat, rectangular tooth or "bit".
- 2.A key that has parts filed away so that it will open a range of locks.
- 3.A master key.
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