Keyhole
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkiˌhoʊl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Keyhole is a noun meaning The hole in a lock where the key is inserted and turns.
Meaning
The hole in a lock where the key is inserted and turns.
More Meanings
- Any small opening resembling the hole for a key in shape or function; especially, one that gives a vista of, or access to, a space beyond.
- A circle cut out of a garment as a decorative effect, typically at the front or back neckline of a dress.
- (carpentry) A hole or excavation in beams intended to be joined together, to receive the key that fastens them.
- (engineering) A mortise for a key or cotter.
- (lasers) A transient column of vapor or plasma formed when using high energy beams, such as lasers, for welding or cutting.
- (basketball) The free-throw lane together with the circle surrounding the free-throw line; key.
- (metallurgy) A welding method in which a hole forms in the surface immediately ahead of the puddle in the direction of welding. The hole is filled as the weld progresses.
Example Sentences
keyhole plasma
laser keyhole welding
Word Forms
- keyholes
- keyholing
- keyholed
Related Words
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