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Key in American English
Francis Scott1779-1843; U.S. lawyer: wrote “The Star-Spangled Banner”

key in American English 1
an instrument, usually of metal, for moving the bolt of a lock and thus locking or unlocking something
noun: a small metal instrument specially cut to fit into a lock and move its bolt

key in American English 2
a reef or low island
noun: a reef or low island; cay

key in American English 3
a kilogram (of marijuana or a narcotic drug)
noun: a kilogram of marijuana or a narcotic drug

Key in British English
noun: John (Phillip). born 1961, New Zealand politician; prime minister (2008–16)

key in British English 1
noun: a metal instrument, usually of a specifically contoured shape, that is made to fit a lock and, when rotated, operates the lock's mechanism

key in British English 2
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