Keyway: meaning, definitions and examples

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keyway

 

[ หˆkiหŒweษช ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in technology

A groove or notch in a piece of machinery where a key is inserted to connect two parts and transmit power.

Synonyms

groove, notch, slot

Examples of usage

  • The keyway on the gear was damaged, causing the machine to malfunction.
  • After inserting the key into the keyway, the two parts were securely connected.
  • The mechanic carefully inspected the keyway to ensure proper alignment.
Context #2 | Noun

in manufacturing

A specific type of shape or design used in making keys for locks.

Synonyms

key slot, keyhole

Examples of usage

  • The locksmith used a specialized machine to create the keyway for the new lock.
  • The keyway design was intricate and required precision in manufacturing.
  • Each keyway is unique, ensuring security for the lock.

Translations

Translations of the word "keyway" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น chaveta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคพเคญเฅ€ เค•เคพ เคฐเคพเคธเฅเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Keilnut

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ alur kunci

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะฟะพะฝะบะพะฒะธะน ะฟะฐะท

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rowek na wpust

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ญใƒผๆบ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rainure de clavette

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ranura de chaveta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kanal yuvasฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‚คํ™ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฌุฑู‰ ุงู„ู…ูุชุงุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ drรกลพka pro pero

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ drรกลพka pre pero

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้”ฎๆงฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pero utor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lykilrรกk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฟะพะฝ ะพะนั‹า“ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒกแƒแƒฆแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒก แƒฆแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kilid yiv

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ranura de chaveta

Etymology

The term 'keyway' originated from the combination of the words 'key' and 'way'. It has been used in the context of machinery and manufacturing for centuries, dating back to the Industrial Revolution. The concept of keyways has evolved over time to meet the changing needs of technology and manufacturing processes, becoming an essential element in the assembly of machinery and the creation of secure locks.

See also: hotkeys, key, keyboard, keyhole, keying, keylogger, keynote, keypad, keys, keystone, keyword.