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1keyhole
noun key·hole \ˈkē-ˌhōl\
: the opening in a lock into which a key is placed
Full Definition of KEYHOLE
1
: a hole for receiving a key
2
: key 12
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First Known Use of KEYHOLE
circa 1592
Rhymes with KEYHOLE
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2keyhole
adjective
Definition of KEYHOLE
1
: revealingly intimate <a keyhole report>
2
: intent on revealing intimate details <keyhole columnists>
First Known Use of KEYHOLE
1937
KEYHOLE Defined for Kids
keyhole
noun key·hole \ˈkē-ˌhōl\
Definition of KEYHOLE for Kids
: a hole for receiving a key
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keyhole
adjective key·hole \ˈkē-ˌhōl\
Medical Definition of KEYHOLE
1
: relating to, used in, or being a minimally invasive operation or surgical procedure (as laparoscopy or arthroscopy) in which one or more small incisions are made to permit passage of instruments (as an endoscope and forceps) into the body <keyhole surgery for gall bladder removal>
2
: being a small incision made in keyhole surgery
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