noun
Meaning 1
One who holds the key for security reasons.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: claviger
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
keyholder
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noun
Meaning 2
A device or component for holding a key.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Antonyms: none provided
noun
Meaning 3
The individual or organization with access to a cryptographic key.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: computing, cryptography, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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noun
Meaning 4
A dominant partner who locks their submissive partner in a chastity belt or chastity cage, or otherwise controls whether the submissive partner is able or allowed to receive orgasms or sexual stimulation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: BDSM, lifestyle, sexuality
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History
Etymology
From key + holder.
Across languages
Translations
10 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Finnish: avaimenhaltija — one who holds the key to a building
- Greek: κλειδούχος (kleidoúchos) — one who holds the key to a building
- Ancient Greek: κλειδοῦχος (kleidoûkhos) — one who holds the key to a building
- Macedonian: клу́чар (klúčar) — one who holds the key to a building
- Polish: klucznik — one who holds the key to a building
- Polish: klucznica — one who holds the key to a building
- Portuguese: chaveiro — one who holds the key to a building
- Portuguese: chaveira — one who holds the key to a building
- Spanish: llavero — one who holds the key to a building
- Spanish: llavera — one who holds the key to a building