church key

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [church kee]
- /tʃɜrtʃ ki/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [church kee]
- /tʃɜrtʃ ki/

Definitions of church key words

noun church key a device with a triangular point at one end for making holes in the tops of cans 3
noun church key a device for opening cans, esp. originally beer cans, by punching a V-shaped hole in the top 3
noun church key a small metal can opener having a sharp triangular pointed end for punching holes in the top of a beverage can, as of beer. 1
noun church key A can opener having a triangular tip that pierces the can. 0

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Origin of church key

First appearance:

before 1950

One of the 5% newest English words

First recorded in 1950-55

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Parts of speech for Church key

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church key popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for church key

noun church key

can opener — A can opener is the same as a tin opener.

Just one Synonym for church key