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key — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • king noun A male monarch who rules a country, typically inheriting the position by birth.

Senses

key is used for these senses in English:

  • His Majesty (formal) A title of respect used when referring to a king.
  • king (chess) The principal chess piece, that players seek to threaten with unavoidable capture to result in a victory by checkmate. It is often the tallest piece, with a symbolic crown with a cross at the top.

king — full definition

  1. noun A male monarch who rules a country, typically inheriting the position by birth.
  2. noun The most important or dominant person or thing in a particular field.
  3. noun The most important piece in chess, which must be protected from checkmate to avoid losing the game.
  4. noun A playing card ranked just below the ace, showing an image of a king.
  5. verb To make someone king; to crown as monarch.

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