Keywork
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Collectively, the mechanisms of a woodwind musical instrument such as a flute or clarinet that support the operation of its keys. uncountable
"The fingering challenges that arise are similar to those above, involving unorthodox key usage, half- and sometimes quarter-holing, and unusual configurations of keywork."
- 2 The form of social work done by a keyworker. UK, uncountable
Example
More examples"The fingering challenges that arise are similar to those above, involving unorthodox key usage, half- and sometimes quarter-holing, and unusual configurations of keywork."
Etymology
From key + work.
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