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31key punch — n. a machine, operated from a keyboard, used to record data by punching holes in cards that can then be fed into machines for sorting, accounting, etc …
32key — I. /ki / (say kee) noun (plural keys) 1. an instrument for fastening or opening a lock by moving its bolt. 2. a means of attaining, understanding, solving, etc.: the key to a problem. 3. a book or the like containing the solutions or translations …
33key — key1 /kee/, n., pl. keys, adj., v., keyed, keying. n. 1. a small metal instrument specially cut to fit into a lock and move its bolt. 2. any of various devices resembling or functioning as a key: the key of a clock. 3. See key card. 4. something… …
34key — ▪ I. key key 1 [kiː] noun [countable] COMPUTING 1. a part of a computer with a letter, number etc on it that you press with your fingers to make it work: • Press any key to continue. ˈalt key COMPUTING …
35Key — 1. n. & v. n. (pl. keys) 1 an instrument, usu. of metal, for moving the bolt of a lock forwards or backwards to lock or unlock. 2 a similar implement for operating a switch in the form of a lock. 3 an instrument for grasping screws, pegs, nuts,… …
36key — 1. n. & v. n. (pl. keys) 1 an instrument, usu. of metal, for moving the bolt of a lock forwards or backwards to lock or unlock. 2 a similar implement for operating a switch in the form of a lock. 3 an instrument for grasping screws, pegs, nuts,… …
37key — key1 W1S2 [ki:] adj [no comparative] very important or necessary ▪ China s support is key to the success of the coalition. key factor/points/questions etc ▪ The President makes all the key decisions on foreign policy. key role/player/figure etc ( …
38key — I [[t]ki[/t]] n. pl. keys, adj. v. 1) bui a small metal instrument specially cut to fit into a lock and move its bolt 2) any of various devices functioning as a key: the key of a clock[/ex] 3) something that affords a means to achive, master, or… …
39key — 1 /ki:/ adjective very important and necessary for success or to understand something: Put your most experienced players in the key positions. | key points/questions/issues etc (=most important): You can summarize the key points of his speech in… …
40key — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 for a door ADJECTIVE ▪ master, skeleton ▪ duplicate, spare ▪ apartment (esp. AmE), car, door …
