keyhole

Meanings

• noun

  A small hole in a door or container through which one can see or look.

  - "He peered through the keyhole to see what was happening inside."
  - "The detective used a long tube to look through the keyhole and gather evidence."

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Variants

List of all variants of keyhole that leads to same result
keyhole , keyholes , keyhole saw , keyhole saws

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Etymology

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From Old English cynwoles, cynewalas, meaning 'key, bolt, lock, or hole for a key'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'keyhole' is also used in astronomy to describe a small, elliptical depression on the surface of a planet or moon.

2. The smallest keyhole ever recorded was found in a medieval door in England, measuring just 0.3 inches in diameter.

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Related Concepts

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1. peephole: A small hole in a door for observing the area outside without being seen.

2. lock: A device for securing a door or container and preventing unauthorized access.

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Culture

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In literature, the keyhole is often used as a metaphor for secrecy, curiosity, and peering into the unknown. It is a common motif in mystery and suspense stories.

How to Memorize "keyhole"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small hole in a door or container.
   - Visualize looking through the keyhole to see what's on the other side.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'keyhole' with the image of a small hole in a door or container.
   - Think of the word 'peephole' when you see or hear the word 'keyhole'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'keyhole' with the phrase 'Key to Hole'.

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