[{"word":"keyhole","phonetics":[],"meanings":[{"partOfSpeech":"noun","definitions":[{"definition":"The hole in a lock where the key is inserted and turns.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"Any small opening resembling the hole for a key in shape or function.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"A circle cut out of a garment as a decorative effect, typically at the front or back neckline of a dress.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"A hole or excavation in beams intended to be joined together, to receive the key that fastens them.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"A mortise for a key or cotter.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"(lasers) A transient column of vapor or plasma formed when using high energy beams, such as lasers, for welding or cutting.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"keyhole plasma"},{"definition":"A welding method in which a hole forms in the surface immediately ahead of the puddle in the direction of welding. The hole is filled as the weld progresses.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"The free-throw lane together with the circle surrounding the free-throw line; key.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"A gravitational keyhole.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]}],"synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"partOfSpeech":"verb","definitions":[{"definition":"(ordnance) To strike a target after wobbling in flight so that the long axis of the bullet does not follow the line of flight; typically due to insufficient spin resulting from the rifling in the barrel.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]}],"synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]}],"license":{"name":"CC BY-SA 3.0","url":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0"},"sourceUrls":["https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/keyhole"]}]