Keyhole: meaning, definitions and examples
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keyhole
[ ˈkiːhəʊl ]
in a door
A small opening, often round, with a lock or latch, through which a key can be inserted to lock or unlock a door.
Synonyms
keyway, lock opening
Examples of usage
- The keyhole was too small for the old rusty key.
- She peered through the keyhole to see if anyone was inside.
in a lock
A hole in a lock in which the bit of a key is inserted to operate the lock.
Synonyms
keyway, lock aperture
Examples of usage
- The keyhole was clogged with dirt and wouldn't turn.
Translations
Translations of the word "keyhole" in other languages:
🇵🇹 buraco da fechadura
🇮🇳 चाबी का सुराख
🇩🇪 Schlüsselloch
🇮🇩 lubang kunci
🇺🇦 замкова щілина
🇵🇱 dziurka od klucza
🇯🇵 鍵穴
🇫🇷 trou de la serrure
🇪🇸 ojo de la cerradura
🇹🇷 anahtar deliği
🇰🇷 열쇠 구멍
🇸🇦 ثقب المفتاح
🇨🇿 klíčová dírka
🇸🇰 kľúčová dierka
🇨🇳 钥匙孔
🇸🇮 ključavnica
🇮🇸 lyklahola
🇰🇿 кілт тесігі
🇬🇪 გასაღების ხვრელი
🇦🇿 açar dəliyi
🇲🇽 ojo de la cerradura
Etymology
The word 'keyhole' originated from the combination of 'key' and 'hole', referring to the hole where a key is inserted. The concept of a keyhole has been around for centuries, dating back to ancient civilizations that used keys and locks for security purposes.
See also: hotkeys, key, keyboard, keying, keylogger, keynote, keypad, keys, keystone, keyway, keyword.