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water key

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water key
n.
A lever covering a small hole on certain brass instruments, such as the trombone, that is pressed to drain saliva that has accumulated in the instrument.


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An equally important goal of the foundation is to help the Iraqi people, particularly the children, whose suffering without food and water Key witnessed firsthand.
Nickel silver outer and brass inner slide tubes prevent slides from sticking while the student learns the basics, and water keys on the main and third slides provide for easy drainage.
Margaret McClenaghan, Sinn Fein councillor for the Ardoyne area said: "The kids are taking the lids off the hydrants then using either a water key or a steel bar to open them up.
 
 
 
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