noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A bed or groove to receive a key which prevents one mechanical part from turning on another; especially, one with blind ends and a press-fit, such as one that seats a Woodruff key.

   "Near-synonym: keyway"

Verb

1. 1
   To form a keyseat, as by cutting.

Synonyms

All synonyms

keyway

Etymology

From key + seat.

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