selite — meaning in English

English meaning

• key noun A shaped piece of metal used to open or lock a particular lock.
• legend noun A traditional story from the past, often only partly true.

Senses

selite is used for these senses in English:

• key A small guide explaining symbols or terminology, especially the legend on a map or chart.
• legend (cartography) A key to the symbols and color codes on a map, chart, etc.

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.

legend — full definition

1. noun A traditional story from the past, often only partly true.
2. noun A person famous for extraordinary achievements.
3. noun A key explaining the symbols used on a map or chart.

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