keyhole

1. The hole in a lock where the key is inserted and turns.

   the hole where a key is inserted

2. 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.

3. 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.

   A small incision through which surgical instruments can reach into an anatomic space beyond.

4. A circle cut out of a garment as a decorative effect, typically at the front or back neckline of a dress.

5. A hole or excavation in beams intended to be joined together, to receive the key that fastens them.

6. A mortise for a key or cotter.

7. A transient column of vapor or plasma formed when using high energy beams, such as lasers, for welding or cutting.

   laser keyhole welding

   keyhole plasma

8. A welding method in which a hole forms in the surface immediately ahead of the puddle in the direction of welding. The hole is filled as the weld progresses.

9. The free-throw lane together with the circle surrounding the free-throw line; key.

10. A gravitational keyhole.

1. Were you peeping through the keyhole?

   ruТы подглядывал через замочную скважину?

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2. Tom couldn't resist peeking through the keyhole.

   ruТом не мог удержаться от соблазна подсмотреть в замочную скважину.

   deTom konnte der Versuchung nicht widerstehen, durchs Schlüsselloch zu linsen.

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3. I saw Tom looking through the keyhole.

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4. Tom tried to look through the keyhole, but couldn't see anything.

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5. Tom looked through the keyhole.

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