metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
something crucial for explaining
pitch of the voice
a kilogram of a narcotic drug
a list of answers to a test
a list of words or phrases that explain symbols or abbreviations
a generic term for any device whose possession entitles the holder to a means of access
a lever (as in a keyboard) that actuates a mechanism when depressed
a coral reef off the southern coast of Florida
United States lawyer and poet who wrote a poem after witnessing the British attack on Baltimore during the War of 1812; the poem was later set to music and entitled `The Star-Spangled Banner' (1779-1843)
the central building block at the top of an arch or vault
(basketball) a space (including the foul line) in front of the basket at each end of a basketball court; usually painted a different color from the rest of the court
a winged often one-seed indehiscent fruit as of the ash or elm or maple
any of 24 major or minor diatonic scales that provide the tonal framework for a piece of music
mechanical device used to wind another device that is driven by a spring (as a clock)
Definition as Noun
any of 24 major or minor diatonic scales that provide the tonal framework for a piece of music
Definition as Verb
provide with a key
vandalize a car by scratching the sides with a key
"a cardinal rule"; "the central cause of the problem"; "an example that was fundamental to the argument"; "computers are fundamental to modern industrial structure"
"the key to development is economic integration"
"he spoke in a low key"
"they were carrying two keys of heroin"
"some students had stolen the key to the final exam"
"a safe-deposit box usually requires two keys to open it"
"he hit a jump shot from the top of the key"; "he dominates play in the paint"
"We were keyed after the locks were changed in the building"
"His new Mercedes was keyed last night in the parking lot"
"key one's actions to the voters' prevailing attitude"