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English to English adjective satellite
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serving as an essential component |  | Example: a cardinal rule
the central cause of the problem
an example that was fundamental to the argument
computers are fundamental to modern industrial structure
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metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated | | source: wordnet30
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something crucial for explaining | | Example: the key to development is economic integration
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pitch of the voice | | Example: he spoke in a low key
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any of 24 major or minor diatonic scales that provide the tonal framework for a piece of music | | source: wordnet30
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a kilogram of a narcotic drug | | Example: they were carrying two keys of heroin
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a winged often one-seed indehiscent fruit as of the ash or elm or maple | | source: wordnet30
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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) | | source: wordnet30
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a coral reef off the southern coast of Florida | | source: wordnet30
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(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 | | Example: he hit a jump shot from the top of the key
he dominates play in the paint
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a list of answers to a test | | Example: some students had stolen the key to the final exam
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a list of words or phrases that explain symbols or abbreviations | | source: wordnet30
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a generic term for any device whose possession entitles the holder to a means of access | | Example: a safe-deposit box usually requires two keys to open it
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mechanical device used to wind another device that is driven by a spring (as a clock) | | source: wordnet30
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the central building block at the top of an arch or vault | | source: wordnet30
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a lever (as in a keyboard) that actuates a mechanism when depressed | | source: wordnet30
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An instrument by means of which the bolt of a lock is shot or drawn; usually, a removable metal instrument fitted to the mechanism of a particular lock and operated by turning in its place. | | source: webster1913
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A metallic lever by which the circuit of the sending or transmitting part of a station equipment may be easily and rapidly opened and closed; any device for closing or opening an electric circuit. | | source: webster1913
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A simplified version or analysis which accompanies something as a clue to its explanation, a book or table containing the solutions to problems, ciphers, allegories, or the like, or a table or synopsis of conspicuous distinguishing characters of members of a taxonomic group. | | source: webster1913 verb
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identify as in botany or biology, for example | | source: wordnet30
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provide with a key | | Example: We were keyed after the locks were changed in the building
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vandalize a car by scratching the sides with a key | | Example: His new Mercedes was keyed last night in the parking lot
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regulate the musical pitch of | | source: wordnet30
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harmonize with or adjust to | | Example: key one's actions to the voters' prevailing attitude
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To fasten or secure firmly; to fasten or tighten with keys or wedges. | | source: webster1913
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