metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
something crucial for explaining
the key to development is economic integration
pitch of the voice
he spoke in a low key
any of 24 major or minor diatonic scales that provide the tonal framework for a piece of music
synonymous: tonality
a kilogram of a narcotic drug
they were carrying two keys of heroin
a winged often one-seed indehiscent fruit as of the ash or elm or maple
synonymous: samara, key fruit
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)
synonymous: Francis Scott Key
a coral reef off the southern coast of Florida
synonymous: cay, Florida key
(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
he hit a jump shot from the top of the key
synonymous: paint
a list of answers to a test
some students had stolen the key to the final exam
a list of words or phrases that explain symbols or abbreviations
a generic term for any device whose possession entitles the holder to a means of access
a safe-deposit box usually requires two keys to open it
mechanical device used to wind another device that is driven by a spring (as a clock)
synonymous: winder
the central building block at the top of an arch or vault
synonymous: keystone, headstone
a lever that actuates a mechanism when depressed
key v.
identify as in botany or biology, for example
synonymous: identify, discover, key out, distinguish, describe, name
provide with a key
We were keyed after the locks were changed in the building
vandalize a car by scratching the sides with a key
His new Mercedes was keyed last night in the parking lot
regulate the musical pitch of
harmonize with or adjust to
key one's actions to the voters' prevailing attitude