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noun
An opener, typically with both can opener and bottle opener features, having a triangular tip that pierces the can.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see church, key.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
can opener that has a triangular pointed end that pierces the tops of cans
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: can opener, tin opener
History
See Wikipedia at church key § Etymology.
