Definition of key seat
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a bed or groove in a mechanical part to receive a key
keyseat
transitive verbDefinition of keyseat (Entry 2 of 2)
: to supply (as a mechanical part) with a key seat
a keyseated shaft
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