skeleton key
noun
Definition of skeleton key
: a key with a large part of the bit filed away to enable it to open low quality locks as a master key
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1810
First Known Use of skeleton key
1810
SKELETON KEY Defined for English Language Learners
skeleton key
noun
Definition of skeleton key for English Language Learners
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: a key that is made to open many different locks
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