fechadura — meaning in English

English meaning

• keyhole noun The opening in a lock where the key is inserted.
• lock noun A device that fastens something shut, opened only with a key, code, or similar means.

Senses

fechadura is used for these senses in English:

• keyhole Any small opening resembling the hole for a key in shape or function; especially, one that gives a vista of, or access to, a space beyond.
• lock Something used for fastening, which can only be opened with a key or combination.
• lock A fastening together or interlacing; a closing of one thing upon another; a state of being fixed or immovable.

keyhole — full definition

1. noun The opening in a lock where the key is inserted.
2. noun A small opening resembling a keyhole in shape, sometimes used to describe a limited or narrow view of something.

lock — full definition

1. noun A device that fastens something shut, opened only with a key, code, or similar means.
2. verb To fasten something with a lock, or to become fixed in place.
3. noun A section of a canal enclosed by gates, used to raise or lower boats between different water levels.
4. noun A strand or tuft of hair.

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