- What is the meaning of key in Oxford dictionary?
- What does D Key mean?
- Is the F word in the Oxford dictionary?
- Is Oxford dictionary trustworthy?
What is the meaning of key in Oxford dictionary?
a piece of metal with a special shape used for locking a door, starting a car, etc. to put/turn the key in the lock.
What does D Key mean?
1a : a usually metal instrument by which the bolt of a lock is turned. b : any of various devices having the form or function of such a key a key for winding a clock. 2a : a means of gaining or preventing entrance, possession, or control. b : an instrumental or deciding factor the key to her success.
Is the F word in the Oxford dictionary?
One folk etymology claims that it derives from “for unlawful carnal knowledge,” but this has been debunked by etymologists. The word became rarer in print in the 18th century when it came to be regarded as vulgar. It was even banned from the Oxford English Dictionary.
Is Oxford dictionary trustworthy?
Oxford's English dictionaries are widely regarded as the world's most authoritative sources on current English. This dictionary is regularly updated with evidence from one of the world's largest lexical research programmes, and features over 350,000 words and phrases.