skeleton key meaning

UK /ˈskɛlɪtən kiː/ US /ˈskɛlətən ki/ 4 syllables

skeleton key (noun): a passkey with much of the bit filed away so that it can open different locks.

Definition of skeleton key

  1. a passkey with much of the bit filed away so that it can open different locks

    Type of: passkey

How to pronounce skeleton key

skeleton key is pronounced /ˈskɛlɪtən kiː/ in British English and /ˈskɛlətən ki/ in American English. It has 4 syllables.

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