Meaning Of The Word Keyway

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What's The Definition Of Keyway?

keyway in American English
a groove or slot cut in a shaft, hub, etc. to hold the key
noun: a groove in a shaft, the hub of a wheel, etc., for receiving part of a key holding it to another part

keyway in British English
noun: a longitudinal slot cut into a component to accept a key that engages with a similar slot on a mating component to prevent relative motion of the two components

keyway in Mechanical Engineering
noun: A keyway is a long slot cut into a component to accept a key that engages with a similar slot on a mating component so that the two components do not move against each other.

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