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keyed Definition

keyed (kēd)

adjective

  1. having keys, as some musical instruments
  2. reinforced with a key or keystone
  3. pitched in a specific key
  4. adjusted so as to conform a speech keyed to the mood of the voters

keyed Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • bugle: The soprano instrument was the keyed bugle, whose ancestor is the Renaissance cornetto.
  • chanter: The most complicated sets seen today have 5 drones with a switch for easy key changing, and up to 21 keyed chanters.
  • chuck: A model with a keyed chuck holds the bits without slippage.
  • instrument: Even more remote from us now are the sounds of the keyed brass instruments.
  • file: The program also enables the moving, renaming, copying or deletion of a keyed file.
  • lock: The front door, which is completely removable, features stainless steel hinges and includes an integral keyed lock for security.

Modifying Another Word

  • manually: The buttons marked P and T are used to provide the facilities of 10 telephone number storage and repeat last manually keyed number.