sleutel

Definitions of sleutel
  1. noun
    metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
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    contactsleutel
    a key that operates the ignition switch of an automotive engine
    huissleutel
    key for raising or drawing back a latch or opening an outside door
    encadreerband, huissleutel
    key that secures entrance everywhere
    krombek
    a passkey with much of the bit filed away so that it can open different locks
    type of:
    apparaat, hulp, hulpje, hulpmiddel, toestel, utiliteit
    an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
  2. noun
    a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt
    synonyms: fietssleutel, moersleutel
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    baco, bahco, bako, spiesleutel
    can be changed to different settings
    moffelsleutel, soksleutel
    a wrench with a handle onto which sockets of different sizes can be fitted
    tapsleutel
    a wrench for turning a tap to create an internal screw thread
    waterpomptang
    adjustable wrench that has one fixed and one adjustable jaw
    waterpomptang
    adjustable wrench for gripping and turning a pipe; has two serrated jaws that are adjusted to grip the pipe
    type of:
    handgereedschap
    a tool used with workers' hands
  3. noun
    a musical notation written on a staff indicating the pitch of the notes following it
    synonyms: clavis, muzieksleutel
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    discantsleutel, g-sleutel, solsleutel, sopraansleutel, vioolsleutel
    a clef that puts the G above middle C on the second line of a staff
    bassleutel, f-sleutel
    a clef that puts the F below middle C on the fourth line of a staff
    altsleutel
    a clef that puts middle C on the third line of a staff
    c-sleutel
    a movable clef that puts middle C on one of the lines of a staff
    discantsleutel, sopraansleutel
    a clef that puts middle C on the bottom line of the staff
    tenorsleutel
    a clef that puts middle C on the fourth line of the staff; used for writing music for bassoons or cellos or tenor horns
    type of:
    muziekschrift, notenschrift
    (music) notation used by musicians
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