A button or lever that is depressed to operate a machine.
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A button that is depressed to cause a corresponding character or function to be typed or executed by a typewriter or to be accepted as input by a computer.
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A characteristic tone or level of intensity, as of a speech or sales campaign. Often used in combination: high-key; low-key.
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A device, such as a wedge or pin, inserted to lock together mechanical or structural parts.
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A low offshore island or reef, especially in the Gulf of Mexico; a cay.
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verb-intransitive
To pay close attention; focus: improved service by keying on customer complaints; keyed in on the main points of the lecture.
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verb
to lock with or as if with a key as.
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To secure (as a pulley on a shaft) by a key.
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To finish off (an arch) by inserting a keystone.
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To regulate the musical pitch of.
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To bring into harmony or conformity make appropriate.
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biographical name
Francis Scott 1779–1843 Am. lawyer & author of “The Star-Spangled Banner”.
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John (Phillip) 1961– prime min. of New Zealand (2008– ).
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verb-transitive
Architecture To furnish (an arch) with a keystone.
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Music To regulate the pitch of.
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To bring into harmony; adjust or adapt.
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To enter (data) into a computer by means of a keyboard.
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To identify (a biological specimen).
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