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nøgle — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • clue noun A piece of information or evidence that helps solve a problem or mystery.
  • key noun A shaped piece of metal used to open or lock a particular lock.

Senses

nøgle is used for these senses in English:

  • clef (music) A symbol found on a musical staff that indicates the pitches represented by the lines and the spaces on the staff [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]
  • clew (archaic) A ball of thread or yarn.
  • clue Information which may lead one to a certain point or conclusion.
  • key A small guide explaining symbols or terminology, especially the legend on a map or chart.

clue — full definition

  1. noun A piece of information or evidence that helps solve a problem or mystery.
  2. noun The short phrase that hints at an answer in a crossword or puzzle.

key — full definition

  1. noun A shaped piece of metal used to open or lock a particular lock.
  2. noun The single most important factor or step needed to achieve something.
  3. noun One of the buttons pressed to type on a keyboard or play a musical instrument.
  4. noun A short guide listing what the symbols, colours, or abbreviations on a map, chart, or test mean.
  5. noun In music, the set of related notes a piece is built around, giving it its overall tonal centre.

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