Keyholder

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    One who holds the key for security reasons.
  2. 2
    A device or component for holding a key.
  3. 3
    The individual or organization with access to a cryptographic key.

    "A key duplicating machine comprising […] a keyholder attached to said shaft, said keyholder providing for holding a key blank and an existing key having notches thereon; […]"

  4. 4
    A dominant partner who locks their submissive partner in a chastity belt or chastity cage, or otherwise controls whether the submissive partner is able or allowed to receive orgasms or sexual stimulation.

Synonyms

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clavigerclavigerkeykeeperkeykeeper

Example

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"A key duplicating machine comprising […] a keyholder attached to said shaft, said keyholder providing for holding a key blank and an existing key having notches thereon; […]"

Etymology

From key + holder.

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