What does the word key mean?
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Anything that discloses or opens something; a lever to be pressed by the finger in a musical instrument or a typewriter.
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A key note; quality, intensity, or pitch of tone in speaking.
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A wharf; pier; artificial landing- place.
Part of speech: noun
Part of speech: noun
Part of speech: noun
Part of speech: noun
Part of speech: noun
Part of speech: noun
Usage examples for key
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For to- day she shall keep the key, and when I return to- night it will be time enough to take it from her. – The Grey Fairy Book by Andrew Lang
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That's my store- room up there, and the key is lost, and I must get in, or you will have nothing to eat. – More About Peggy by Mrs G. de Horne Vaizey
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" When I have got what I want," he thought, " I can throw away the key- and there will be an end of it." – Jezebel's Daughter by Wilkie Collins