| key chain |
a chain on which keys are strung, or a key ring attached by a short chain or clip to an ornament. |
| key club |
a private nightclub to which each member has a key. |
| Key lime pie |
a pie with a filling made of condensed milk and lime juice. |
| key punch |
a machine, operated from a keyboard, that punches holes in cards or tape used in certain data processing systems. |
| key ring |
a metal ring for holding keys. |
| key signature |
in music, the number of sharps or flats to the right of the clef on a staff, indicating the key. |
| key up |
to bring to a state of strong feeling or excitement. |
| low-key |
low in aggression or intensity; mild. |
| master key |
a key that will open all the locks in a given set, though the keys to these locks are not alike. |
| off-key |
not on the right musical note or pitch; flat or sharp. [2 definitions] |
| skeleton key |
a key that can open many different locks because part of the bit is filed away; passkey. |
| tab key |
the tabulator on a typewriter. |