Definition of Skeleton key

1. Noun. A passkey with much of the bit filed away so that it can open different locks.

Generic synonyms: Master, Master Key, Passe-partout, Passkey

Definition of Skeleton key

1. Noun. A very simple design of key that usually has a cylindrical shaft (sometimes called a "shank") and a single, minimal flat, rectangular tooth or "bit". ¹

2. Noun. A key that has parts filed away so that it will open a range of locks ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Skeleton Key

skeletalizes
skeletalizing
skeletally
skeletogenesis
skeletogenous
skeletology
skeletomusculature
skeleton
skeleton appendiculare
skeleton axiale
skeleton crew
skeleton fork fern
skeleton hand
skeleton in the closet
skeleton in the cupboard
skeleton key (current term)
skeleton keys
skeleton of free inferior limb
skeleton of free superior limb
skeleton of heart
skeleton shrimp
skeleton staff
skeleton staffs
skeleton thoracicus
skeletoned
skeletoneer
skeletoneers
skeletonic
skeletoning
skeletonisation

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