keyhole
/ˈkiːhoʊl/
Lock opening
📚 Meanings
- 1.
A hole in a lock into which a key is inserted.
"He peered through the keyhole."
- 2.
A small, narrow, or restricted opening or view, often used metaphorically.
"The keyhole surgery technique requires only a small incision."
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He peered through the keyhole to see if anyone was inside.
He peered through the keyhole to see if anyone was inside.
The old door had a decorative keyhole cover.
The old door had a decorative keyhole cover.
Doctors used a keyhole camera to examine the patient's knee.
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How do you pronounce keyhole?
keyhole is pronounced [/ˈkiːhoʊl/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does keyhole mean?
keyhole means "Lock opening". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is keyhole?
keyhole is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "He peered through the keyhole to see if anyone was inside." — used to mean "Lock opening".
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