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Meaning of "skeleton key" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SKELETON KEY

So called because it has been reduced to its essential parts.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF SKELETON KEY

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SKELETON KEY

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determiner
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Skeleton key is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SKELETON KEY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Skeleton key

A skeleton key is either a key that has been altered in such a way as to bypass the wards placed inside a warded lock, or a card that contains information necessary to open locks for a certain area like a hotel etc., or an American term for a lever or "bit" type key. The term derives from the fact that the key has been reduced to its essential parts. The term "skeleton key", in a more general sense, is also sometimes used in reference to a key or similar object capable of opening any lock regardless of make or type. The term refers to the skeletal structure which can bypass all locks. The term is also often misapplied to refer to any antique key.

Definition of skeleton key in the English dictionary

The definition of skeleton key in the dictionary is a key with the serrated edge filed down so that it can open numerous locks Also called: passkey.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SKELETON KEY

skelder
skeletal
skeletal muscle
skeletally
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skeleton
skeleton bob
skeleton draft
skeleton in the cupboard
skeleton law
skeleton map
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skeleton staff
skeleton-like
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skelf

WORDS THAT END LIKE SKELETON KEY

Allen key
backspace key
command key
control key
dichotomous key
escape key
function key
hash key
hot key
ignition key
major key
master key
minor key
off key
on key
return key
shift key
tab key
USB key
Woodruff key

Synonyms and antonyms of skeleton key in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «skeleton key» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SKELETON KEY

Find out the translation of skeleton key to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of skeleton key from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «skeleton key» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

万能钥匙
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

llave maestra
570 millions of speakers

English

skeleton key
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कंकाल कुंजी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مفتاح الهيكل العظمي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

отмычка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

chave mestra
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কঙ্কালের চাবি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

clé squelette
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kunci rangka
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Dietrich
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

スケルトン·キー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

해골 키
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tombol balung
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

chính bộ xương
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

எலும்புக்கூட்டை விசை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

इमारत की
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

iskelet anahtarı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

skeleton key
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wytrych
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

відмичка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

șperaclu
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πασπαρτού
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

loper
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

skeleton key
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

skeleton Key
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of skeleton key

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SKELETON KEY»

The term «skeleton key» is regularly used and occupies the 69.633 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SKELETON KEY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about skeleton key

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SKELETON KEY»

Discover the use of skeleton key in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to skeleton key and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Skeleton Key
Alex Rider has been through a lot for his fourteen years.
Anthony Horowitz, 2004
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The Skeleton Key
Seichan is ripped out of the Sigma Force series for an adventure all her own - but can she survive?
James Rollins, 2011
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Skeleton Key: A Dictionary for Deadheads
A guide to the subculture surrounding the band alphabetically organizes Dead trivia, Deadhead biographies, and music terminology Skeleton Key celebrates the magic, humor, and significance of the Deadhead community, while it investigates the ...
David Shenk, 1994
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A Skeleton Key to Finnegans Wake: Unlocking James Joyce's ...
This edition includes a foreword and updates by Joyce scholar Dr. Edmund L. Epstein that add the context of sixty subsequent years of scholarship.
Joseph Campbell, Henry Morton Robinson, Edmund L. Epstein, 2013
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The Skeleton Key of Mathematics: A Simple Account of Complex ...
But to possess a key that will open other locks, strange locks never before seen, has a thrill of its own, and the idea of a skeleton key has lent zest to many a boy's reading of light detective fiction. And though modern locks such as the Yale, and  ...
D. E. Littlewood, 2013
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The Alex Rider Collection: Stormbreaker, Point Blank, and ...
The first three books of the action series starring teen spy Alex Rider are gathered together in a slipcased edition.
Anthony Horowitz, 2008
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The Skeleton Key: A Pandora English Novel 3
By day Pandora English is a lowly fashion assistant.
Tara Moss, 2012
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Skeleton Key: A Gregor Demarkian Novel
When writer and ex-deb Bennis Hannaford discovers the body of super-heiress Kayla Anson in the family garage, her visit to Litchfield County, Connecticut, is reluctantly extended.
Jane Haddam, 2001
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Max Weber: A Skeleton Key
In Max Weber: A Skeleton Key Randall Collins gives a concise overview of the work of one of sociology's greatest classic thinkers.
Randall Collins, 1986
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The Skeleton Key: A Short Story Exclusive
In the end, the only true hope for the world lies in a stunning act of betrayal. Included with this short story is a sneak peek at the first 70 pages of The Devil Colony, where a clue unlocked by The Skeleton Key will play a key role.
James Rollins, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SKELETON KEY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term skeleton key is used in the context of the following news items.
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Maryland investor buys Skeleton Key Marina in Pasco
... Key Marina has a new owner. Skeleton Key Marina in Pasco County has been sold to a Maryland investor for 50 percent more than the seller expected to get. «Tampa Bay Business Journal, Jul 15»
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David Shenk and Steve Silberman's Skeleton Key: A Dictionary for …
Back in 1994, David Shenk and Steve Silberman joined forces to write Skeleton Key: A Dictionary for Deadheads. A longtime favorite among Relix staffers and ... «Relix, Jun 15»
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Popular Chinese App WiFi Skeleton Key Raises Funding, Worth …
China's third most popular app, WiFi Skeleton Key, an app that allows users to connect to WiFi hotspots without a password or sign-in, was able to raise $52 ... «Yibada, May 15»
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Chinese app for stealing free wifi has 270M monthly active users …
Wifi Skeleton Key, an app for quickly connecting to wifi hotspots without a password or sign-in, has raised US$52 million in series A funding, according to QQ ... «Tech in Asia, May 15»
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The time Skeleton Key buried Archers Of Loaf under a pile of crap
In Hear This, A.V. Club writers sing the praises of songs they know well. This week, we're talking about shows we've seen where the opener eclipsed the ... «A.V. Club Denver/Boulder, Feb 15»
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Skeleton Key Malware Active for Two Years
The Skeleton Key malware managed to stay behind the curtains of the threat scene for the past two years, until researchers at Dell SecureWorks discovered it in ... «Softpedia, Jan 15»
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Winnti trojan may help set stage for Skeleton Key attacks, analysts say
Researchers believe that a backdoor trojan, called “Winnti,” may have been used in conjunction with new malware, dubbed “Skeleton Key” ndash; which installs ... «SC Magazine, Jan 15»
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Researchers Warn of Skeleton Key Malware
Because Skeleton Key requires domain administrator credentials for deployment, the researchers have found attackers deploying Skeleton Key using login ... «eSecurity Planet, Jan 15»
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'Skeleton Key' malware unlocks corporate networks
Skeleton Key was discovered on a client's network which uses passwords for access to email and VPN services. The malware, once deployed as an in-memory ... «ZDNet, Jan 15»
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'Skeleton Key' Malware Bypasses Active Directory
Skeleton Key does have a few key weaknesses though -- at least in the samples detected by SecureWorks. For one, before an attacker can deploy it, they must ... «Dark Reading, Jan 15»

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