keyholes

noun

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    Any small opening resembling the hole for a key in shape or function.

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

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

  5. 5

    A mortise for a key or cotter.

  6. 6

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

    keyhole plasma
  7. 7

    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.

  8. 8

    The free-throw lane together with the circle surrounding the free-throw line; key.

  9. 9

    A gravitational keyhole.

verb

  1. 1

    (ordnance) To strike a target after wobbling in flight so that the long axis of the bullet does not follow the line of flight; typically due to insufficient spin resulting from the rifling in the barrel.

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