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Translate files Keyhole
/ˈkiːhoʊl/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A small opening in a door or a lock through which one can see or which allows a key to be inserted.
He placed his eye to the keyhole to try to catch a glimpse of what was happening inside the room.
The aperture in a lock that accepts a key.
She fumbled with the key as she tried to insert it into the keyhole.
Figuratively, a narrow view or perspective on a situation.
Looking at the issue through a keyhole doesn't provide the full picture of the complex situation.
Etymology
The word originates from the combination of 'key' and 'hole', referring to the hole where a key is inserted.
Common Phrases and Expressions
through the keyhole
to look secretively or sneakily at something
keyhole surgery
a minimally invasive surgical procedure using small incisions
Related Words
lock
A mechanism for securing a door, gate, or container.
key
A small metal instrument used to open locks.
Slang Meanings
To be nosy or intrusive
Stop keyholing into their conversation!