chave

Definitions

• key object that opens and closes a lock
• key object that is inserted into a device and rotated to activate it
• any of several tools designed to turn screw, bolt, nut, etc., especially a spanner
• (typography) curly bracket name of the characters { and }
• (figurative) key crucial step, element or requirement
• (figurative) keys free access to something
• (computing) key; password
• (cryptography) key a string used to encode or decode text
• (databases) key value that identifies a row in a table
• (musical instruments) a key of a wind instrument
• (musical instruments) tuning lever; tuning wrench; hammer tool used to tune certain stringed instruments
• winder key or knob used to wind a clockwork mechanism
• (electricity) the switch of a circuit breaker
• (puzzles) the clue to an answer
• (sports) group; pool in a tournament, a set of players or team who play against one another
• (rail transport) the mechanism that activates a switch
• (architecture) the keystone of a vault
• (music)