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noun
A key, especially in a hotel, that allows someone in authority to open any door.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: master key, passe-partout
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A key for entering a house or other building.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A cryptographic key that is tied to specific devices or cloud accounts and is meant to be used instead of a password.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: especially
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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Synonyms: none provided
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noun
Synonym of password.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: dated
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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Synonyms: password
Antonyms: none provided
noun
key that secures entrance everywhere
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: passe-partout, master key, master
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: key
Narrower terms: skeleton key
History
From pass + key.
Across languages
21 source translations are retained for this English entry.
