chave

Galician

/ˈt͡ʃaβe̝/

noun
Definitions
  • key to open doors
  • key of musical instrument
  • key crucial step
  • wrench, spanner
  • curly bracket
  • faucet, tap, water tap, spigot
  • switch a device to turn electric current on and off or direct its flow
  • (wrestling) hold position or grip used to control the opponent
  • (sports) a local sport or game
  • type of knot

Etymology

Inherited from Old Portuguese chave (key) inherited from Latin clāvis, clāvem (key, a key).

Origin

Latin

clāvis, clāvem

Gloss

key, a key

Concept
Semantic Field

The house

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

鍵

Emoji
⌨️ 🔐 🗝️

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