Skeleton Key (Noun)
Meaning
A passkey with much of the bit filed away so that it can open different locks.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The locksmith used a skeleton key to gain access to the abandoned building.
- She kept a skeleton key hidden in her purse in case of an emergency.
- The maintenance staff used a skeleton key to unlock all the doors in the office building.
- The antique skeleton key hanging on the wall was a relic from a bygone era.
- The thief used a skeleton key to break into the house while the family was away.