keys

1. n metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated n something crucial for explaining n pitch of the voice n any of 24 major or minor diatonic scales that provide the tonal framework for a piece of music n a kilogram of a narcotic drug n a winged often one-seed indehiscent fruit as of the ash or elm or maple n United States lawyer and poet who wrote a poem after witnessing the British attack on Baltimore during the War of 1812; the poem was later set to music and entitled `The Star-Spangled Banner' (1779-1843) n a coral reef off the southern coast of Florida n (basketball) a space (including the foul line) in front of the basket at each end of a basketball court; usually painted a different color from the rest of the court n a list of answers to a test n a list of words or phrases that explain symbols or abbreviations n a generic term for any device whose possession entitles the holder to a means of access n mechanical device used to wind another device that is driven by a spring (as a clock) n the central building block at the top of an arch or vault n a lever (as in a keyboard) that actuates a mechanism when depressed v identify as in botany or biology, for example v provide with a key v vandalize a car by scratching the sides with a key v regulate the musical pitch of v harmonize with or adjust to Source: ecdict

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