Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

keyhole

/ˈkiˌhoʊ̯l/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.83 in modern English

Syllables
key-hole
IPA
/ˈkiˌhoʊ̯l/
17
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The hole in a lock where the key is inserted and turns.

noun

Any small opening resembling the hole for a key in shape or function; especially, one that gives a vista of, or access to, a space beyond.

noun

Any small opening resembling the hole for a key in shape or function; especially, one that gives a vista of, or access to, a space beyond.

noun

A circle cut out of a garment as a decorative effect, typically at the front or back neckline of a dress.

noun

A hole or excavation in beams intended to be joined together, to receive the key that fastens them.

noun

A mortise for a key or cotter.

noun

A transient column of vapor or plasma formed when using high energy beams, such as lasers, for welding or cutting.

noun

A welding method in which a hole forms in the surface immediately ahead of the puddle in the direction of welding. The hole is filled as the weld progresses.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From key + hole.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈkiˌhoʊ̯l/

Inflected Forms

keyholes (plural) keyholes (present, singular) keyholing (participle, present) keyholed (participle, past) keyholed (past)

Phrases

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Frequently Paired Words

buttonhole

Questions

How do you pronounce keyhole?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkiˌhoʊ̯l/.
What does keyhole mean?
The hole in a lock where the key is inserted and turns.
Where does keyhole come from?
From key + hole.

How to pronounce keyhole

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