Church Key (Noun)
Meaning
Can opener that has a triangular pointed end that pierces the tops of cans.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She accidentally used the church key to pry open the stubborn package instead of cutting it with scissors.
- The kitchen drawer was a mess with a church key and other utensils scattered all over the bottom.
- After struggling with the manual can opener for a while, he decided to switch to a church key for a quick and easy result.
- Grandma still used a church key to open cans of vegetables for her famous soup recipe.
- In the old days, people commonly used a church key as a multi-purpose tool for various tasks around the house.