keyhole
word
Definition
A keyhole is the small opening in a lock where you put a key to unlock or lock something.
Usage & Nuances
'Keyhole' mainly refers to the physical hole in locks; also used in phrases like 'look through the keyhole' (to secretly look into a room). Sometimes used metaphorically for things shaped like a keyhole (e.g., 'keyhole surgery').
Spanish: cerradura - ojo de la cerraduraPortuguese (BR): fechadura - olho da fechaduraPortuguese (PT): fechadura - olho da fechaduraChinese (Simplified): 钥匙孔Chinese (Traditional): 鑰匙孔Hindi: चाबी का छेदArabic: ثقب المفتاحBengali: চাবির ছিদ্র - তালার ছিদ্রRussian: замочная скважинаJapanese: 鍵穴Vietnamese: lỗ khóaKorean: 열쇠구멍Turkish: anahtar deliğiUrdu: چابی کا سوراخIndonesian: lubang kunci
Example Sentences
Insert the key into the keyhole to unlock the door.
basic
The old cabinet has a tiny keyhole.
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He looked through the keyhole to see inside.
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She covered the keyhole with paper for privacy.
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That antique desk still has its original keyhole and lock.
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The keyhole shape is used in many modern designs.
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