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skeleton key |
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skeleton key n
(Engineering / Tools) a key with the serrated edge filed down so that it can open numerous locks Also called passkey [so called because it has been reduced to its essential parts] ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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Quietly he inserted a slim, skeleton key in the lock of the door. He withdrew his arm, a skeleton key was selected from the bunch, and then back went his arm to the shoulder. 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. |
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