noun
Meaning 1
That by which one can pass anywhere; a safe-conduct.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: safe-conduct
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
passe-partout
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noun
Meaning 2
A master key.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: passkey
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Meaning 3
A light picture frame or mat of cardboard, wood, etc., usually put between the picture and the glass, and sometimes serving for several pictures.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: mat, matting
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Meaning 4
a mounting for a picture using gummed tape
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: mounting
noun
Meaning 5
key that secures entrance everywhere
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: passkey, master key, master
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: key
Narrower terms: skeleton key
History
Etymology
Borrowed from French passe-partout.