lockhole
|lock-hole|
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/ˈlɒkˌhoʊl/
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/ˈlɒkˌhəʊl/
key insertion point
Etymology
Etymology Information
'lockhole' originates from Middle English, specifically the words 'loc' meaning 'lock' and 'hole' meaning 'opening'.
Historical Evolution
'lockhole' changed from the Middle English word 'lokhol' and eventually became the modern English word 'lockhole'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'an opening in a lock for a key', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a hole in a lock through which a key is inserted.
He peered through the lockhole to see if anyone was inside.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/06 03:40