key
Noun
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Metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated (synset 103618503)
is a type of: device - an instrumentality invented for a particular purposesubtypes:
- ignition key - a key that operates the ignition switch of an automotive engine
- latchkey - key for raising or drawing back a latch or opening an outside door
- master, master key, passe-partout, passkey - key that secures entrance everywhere
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Something crucial for explaining (synset 105802065)
"the key to development is economic integration"is a type of: explanation - thought that makes something comprehensible
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Pitch of the voice (synset 104993396)
"he spoke in a low key"is a type of: pitch - the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
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Any of 24 major or minor diatonic scales that provide the tonal framework for a piece of music (synset 106876801)
is a type of: musical notation - (music) notation used by musicianssubtypes:
- major key, major mode - a key whose harmony is based on the major scale
- minor key, minor mode - a key based on the minor scale
- home key, tonic key - the basic key in which a piece of music is written
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A kilogram of a narcotic drug (synset 113746948)
"they were carrying two keys of heroin"
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A winged often one-seed indehiscent fruit as of the ash or elm or maple (synset 112056695)
is a type of: achene - small dry indehiscent fruit with the seed distinct from the fruit wall
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United States lawyer and poet who wrote a poem after witnessing the British attack on Baltimore during the War of 1812;
The poem was later set to music and entitled `The Star-Spangled Banner' (1779-1843) (synset 111123094)is an instance of:same as: francis scott key -
A coral reef off the southern coast of Florida (synset 109348301)
is a type of: coral reef - a reef consisting of coral consolidated into limestoneis a part of: everglade state, fl, fla., florida, sunshine state - a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil Warsame as: cay, florida key
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(basketball) a space (including the foul line) in front of the basket at each end of a basketball court;
Usually painted a different color from the rest of the court (synset 108608465)"he hit a jump shot from the top of the key"; "he dominates play in the paint"referred to in: basketball, basketball game, hoops - a game played on a court by two opposing teams of 5 players; points are scored by throwing the ball through an elevated horizontal hoopis a type of: space - an area reserved for some particular purposehas: foul line - a line from which basketball players take penalty shotsis a part of: basketball court - the court on which basketball is playedsame as: paint -
A list of answers to a test (synset 106504429)
"some students had stolen the key to the final exam"
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A list of words or phrases that explain symbols or abbreviations (synset 106504179)
subtypes: key word - a word that is used as a pattern to decode an encrypted message
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A generic term for any device whose possession entitles the holder to a means of access (synset 106436512)
"a safe-deposit box usually requires two keys to open it"is a type of: positive identification - evidence proving that you are who you say you are; evidence establishing that you are among the group of people already known to the system; recognition by the system leads to acceptance
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Mechanical device used to wind another device that is driven by a spring (as a clock) (synset 104593867)
is a type of: mechanical device - mechanism consisting of a device that works on mechanical principlessubtypes: watch key - winder consisting of a key with a square hole; used for winding some watchessame as: winder
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The central building block at the top of an arch or vault (synset 103620342)
is a type of: building block - a block of material used in construction workis a part of: arch - (architecture) a masonry construction (usually curved) for spanning an opening and supporting the weight above it
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A lever (as in a keyboard) that actuates a mechanism when depressed (synset 103618801)
is a type of: lever - a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrumsubtypes:
- backspace, backspace key, backspacer - the typewriter key used for back spacing
- command key, control key - (computer science) the key on a computer keyboard that is used (in combination with some other key) to type control characters
- return, return key - the key on electric typewriters or computer keyboards that causes a carriage return and a line feed
- shift, shift key - the key on the typewriter keyboard that shifts from lower-case letters to upper-case letters
- space bar - the bar-shaped typewriter key that introduces spaces when used
- tab, tab key - the key on a typewriter or a word processor that causes a tabulation
- telegraph key - key consisting of a lever that sends a telegraph signal when it is depressed and the circuit is closed
belongs to: keyboard - device consisting of a set of keys on a piano or organ or typewriter or typesetting machine or computer or the likeis a part of: action, action mechanism - the operating part that transmits power to a mechanism
Adjective
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Serving as an essential component (synset 301280207)
"a cardinal rule"; "the central cause of the problem"; "an example that was fundamental to the argument"; "computers are fundamental to modern industrial structure"
Verb
- Identify as in botany or biology, for example (synset 200654017)
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Provide with a key (synset 202343223)
"We were keyed after the locks were changed in the building"
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Vandalize a car by scratching the sides with a key (synset 201523288)
"His new Mercedes was keyed last night in the parking lot"
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Regulate the musical pitch of (synset 200484587)
referred to in: music - (music) the sounds produced by singers or musical instruments (or reproductions of such sounds)
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Harmonize with or adjust to (synset 200483680)
"key one's actions to the voters' prevailing attitude"
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