Keyhole: meaning, definitions and examples

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keyhole

 

[ ˈkiːhəʊl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.