Keyholing
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Keyholing is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of keyhole.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of keyhole.
More Meanings
- (lasers) The formation of a transient column of vapor or plasma when using high energy beams, such as lasers, for welding or cutting.
- (firearms) The tendency of a bullet fired down an excessively large barrel to wobble in flight and leave a keyhole-shaped puncture in the target.
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