keyway
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key·way
(kē′wā′)n.
1. A slot for a key in the hub or shaft of a wheel.
2. The keyhole of a cylinder lock.
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keyway
(ˈkiːˌweɪ)n
(Mechanical Engineering) a longitudinal slot cut into a component to accept a key that engages with a similar slot on a mating component to prevent relative motion of the two components
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