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Definition of "keyway" []

  • A slot for a key in the hub or shaft of a wheel. (noun)
  • The keyhole of a cylinder lock. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "keyway" in a sentence
  • "The keyway was a situation where those -- that company was bankrupt, but we did introduce some credentialization, if you will, in terms of strengthening the management, as well as the training of the organization, then left to a short term reduction in the number of sales people."
  • "I like to place a keyway in my foundation footers."
  • "Flecks of chrome fell from the keyway, sticking to the red car door."