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skeleton key

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skeleton key
n.
A key with a large portion of the bit filed away so that it can open different locks. Also called passkey.
skeleton key
Noun
a key designed so that it can open many different locks
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Noun1.skeleton key - a passkey with much of the bit filed away so that it can open different locks
master key, passe-partout, passkey, master - key that secures entrance everywhere
Translations
Spanish skeleton key n → llave f maestra
French skeleton key n → passe-partout m
German skeleton key skeleton n → Dietrich m; Nachschlüssel m
Italian skeleton key n → passe-partout m inv
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Quietly he inserted a slim, skeleton key in the lock of the door.
The Son Of Tarzan by Burroughs, Edgar Rice View in context
He withdrew his arm, a skeleton key was selected from the bunch, and then back went his arm to the shoulder.
The Amateur Cracksman by Hornung, E. W. View in context
And there was no need for the skeleton key after all; the boy opened the outer door with one of his own, and switched on the lights before leaving us.
Raffles, Further Adventures Of The Amateur Cracksman by Hornung, E. W. View in context
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