Meaning Of The Word Skeleton key

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skeleton key
countable noun: A skeleton key is a key which has been specially made so that it will open many different locks.

skeleton key in American English
a key having a large part of the bit filed away so that it can be used to open any of various simple locks
noun: a key with nearly the whole substance of the bit filed away so that it may open various locks

skeleton key in British English
noun: a key with the serrated edge filed down so that it can open numerous locks

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