keyed
/kiːd
/adjective
1(Of a locking mechanism or switch) operated by a key: keyed locks for windows executive floors with private keyed elevator access...
- Someone has to be letting him into these keyed zones.
- A traditional keyed lock adds security to this gate.
- Every one of these locks has a keyed component too.
1.1Secured, fastened, or strengthened by means of a pin, bolt, or wedge: the traditional way to transfer load was with a keyed joint...
- The raised hinge, or keyed area, for heatsink installation is directed towards the ram, rather than the edge of the motherboard.
- Near the keyed area of the socket, there's a chip that may interfere with the mounting installation.
- On the side where the keyed area is, this is where you'll need to push down to connect the retention clip to the prongs.
2Produced by pressing keys on a computer keyboard, telephone pad, etc. keyed data keyed passages...
- To send mail to you in the future, they need to jot down your keyed address or save it in their contacts list.
- If you start getting junk via the keyed address, you know who sold the spammers your address and can terminate the account.
- The method enhances data recoverability in keyed database records.
2.1(Of a musical instrument) having levers which are depressed by the fingers to play notes: modern keyed trumpets...
- The Bohemian works were written for the keyed trumpet's predecessor, the valve trumpet.
- Haydn composed this piece to show the chromatic possibility of the then-new keyed trumpet.
- Serpents, bass horns, and keyed bugles were used until valved brass instruments arrived on the scene.
3(Of a map, table, etc.) having an explanatory list of symbols: a keyed map...
- There is an index in the front which lists the restaurants alphabetically, with a number keyed map facing the index page.
- In this test, the time required for an individual to place 25 grooved pegs in a keyed pegboard is recorded.
- After attaching all the color keyed cords to the proper spots, I was ready to test these bad boys out.