What does keyhole mean?
Keyhole means The hole in a lock where the key is inserted and turns..
Keyhole
/ˈkiˌhoʊl/ · noun
Meaning
The hole in a lock where the key is inserted and turns..
Definitions by Sense
- The hole in a lock where the key is inserted and turns.
- 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.
- (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.
- (basketball) The free-throw lane together with the circle surrounding the free-throw line; key.
Example Sentences
laser keyhole welding
keyhole plasma
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Word Forms
- keyholes
- keyholing
- keyholed
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laser keyhole welding
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