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keyholes

The word “keyholes” has 2 syllables: key-holes.

It's pronounced as /ˈkiˌhoʊlz/.

What is synonym and antonym for keyholes?

In the thesaurus, “keyholes” has 29 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for keyholes along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for keyholes

  • airholes
  • armholes
  • break
  • buttonholes
  • crack
  • crater
  • cut
  • dent
  • entrances
  • gap
  • inlets
  • intakes
  • knotholes
  • mouth
  • peepholes
  • pinholes
  • pit
  • pocket
  • pores
  • potholes
  • punches
  • punctures
  • slits
  • spaces
  • tunnel
  • vents
  • void
  • window
  • wormholes

Antonyms for keyholes

  • barriers
  • fillers
  • mountain
  • patches
  • plugs
  • seals

Meanings of keyholes

  • noun
    1. The hole in a lock where the key is inserted and turns.
    2. Any small opening resembling the hole for a key in shape or function.
    3. A circle cut out of a garment as a decorative effect, typically at the front or back neckline of a dress.
    4. A hole or excavation in beams intended to be joined together, to receive the key that fastens them.
    5. A mortise for a key or cotter.
    6. (lasers) A transient column of vapor or plasma formed when using high energy beams, such as lasers, for welding or cutting.
    7. A welding method in which a hole forms in the surface immediately ahead of the puddle in the direction of welding. The hole is filled as the weld progresses.
    8. The free-throw lane together with the circle surrounding the free-throw line; key.
    9. A gravitational keyhole.
  • verb
    1. (ordnance) To strike a target after wobbling in flight so that the long axis of the bullet does not follow the line of flight; typically due to insufficient spin resulting from the rifling in the barrel.

Example Sentences

  • He noticed scratches around the keyholes of the door, indicating attempted break-ins.
  • The carpenter carefully chiseled out precise keyholes for the cabinet's door locks.
  • It took a few tries to find the right key to fit the stubborn keyholes of the ancient chest.
  • The locksmith recommended installing covers to protect the keyholes from rust and dirt.
  • She peered through the keyholes of the old mansion, intrigued by the mysteries inside.

On this page you'll find 35 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to keyholes, such as: airholes, armholes, barriers, break, buttonholes, crack, crater.

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