keyhole

Signification (Anglais)

Noun

1. The hole in a lock where the key is inserted and turns.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. A circle cut out of a garment as a decorative effect, typically at the front or back neckline of a dress.
5. A hole or excavation in beams intended to be joined together, to receive the key that fastens them.
6. A mortise for a key or cotter.
7. A transient column of vapor or plasma formed when using high energy beams, such as lasers, for welding or cutting.
8. 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.
9. The free-throw lane together with the circle surrounding the free-throw line; key.
10. A gravitational keyhole.

Verb

To strike a target after wobbling in flight so that the long axis of the bullet does not follow the line of flight, typically due to insufficient spin resulting from the rifling in the barrel.

Concepts

trou de la serrure

trou de serrure

entrée de clef

Synonymes

keyway

lock

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key hole

Traductions

Schlüsselloch

κλειδαρότρυπα

buco della serratura

toppa

ojo de la cerradura

sleutelgat

ojo

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fechadura

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tranca

buraco da fechadura

anahtar deliği

forat del pany

Stichloch

serratura

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Prononcé comme (IPA)

/ˈkiˌhoʊl/

Étymologie (Anglais)

From key + hole.