Hyphenation of key

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key

Definitions of key:

1.
Metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
2.
Something crucial for explaining
The key to development is economic integration
3.
Pitch of the voice
He spoke in a low key
4.
Any of 24 major or minor diatonic scales that provide the tonal framework for a piece of music
5.
A kilogram of a narcotic drug
They were carrying two keys of heroin
6.
A winged often one-seed indehiscent fruit as of the ash or elm or maple
7.
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)
8.
A coral reef off the southern coast of Florida
9.
(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 He hit a jump shot from the top of the key He dominates play in the paint
10.
A list of answers to a test
Some students had stolen the key to the final exam
11.
A list of words or phrases that explain symbols or abbreviations
12.
A generic term for any device whose possession entitles the holder to a means of access
A safe-deposit box usually requires two keys to open it
13.
Mechanical device used to wind another device that is driven by a spring (as a clock)
14.
The central building block at the top of an arch or vault
15.
A lever (as in a keyboard) that actuates a mechanism when depressed
16.
Identify as in botany or biology, for example
17.
Provide with a key
We were keyed after the locks were changed in the building
18.
Vandalize a car by scratching the sides with a key
His new Mercedes was keyed last night in the parking lot
19.
Regulate the musical pitch of
20.
Harmonize with or adjust to
Key one's actions to the voters' prevailing attitude
21.
Serving as an essential component
A cardinal rule The central cause of the problem An example that was fundamental to the argument Computers are fundamental to modern industrial structure

Synonyms of key:

adj cardinal, central, fundamental, primal, important, of import
adj operative, significant, important
noun device
noun explanation
noun pitch
noun tonality, musical notation
noun kilogram, kg, kilo
noun samara, key fruit, achene
noun Key, Francis Scott Key, lawyer, attorney, poet
noun cay, Florida keys, coral reef
noun paint, space
noun list, listing
noun list, listing
nounpositive identification
noun winder, mechanical device
noun keystone, headstone, building block
noun lever
verb identify, discover, key out, distinguish, describe, name
verb supply, provide, render, furnish
verb vandalize, vandalise
verb harmonize, harmonise, chord
verb harmonize, harmonise, reconcile

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