keyhole

Noun

A hole in a lock or door through which a key can be inserted to open or lock it.

ریشه

The word 'key' comes from Old English 'cǣg', meaning 'key' or 'wedge'. 'Hole' comes from Old English 'hol', meaning 'hole' or 'opening'.

مثال

• He peered through the keyhole to see who was in the room.
• She inserted the key into the keyhole and turned it.
• The keyhole was too small for the key to fit.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Look through the keyhole Insert a key into the keyhole Turn the key in the keyhole Repair a keyhole