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keyway [′kē‚wā]
(design engineering)
An opening in a lock for passage of a flat metal key.
The pocket in the driven element to provide a driving surface for the key.
A groove or channel for a key in any mechanical part. Also known as key seat.
(engineering)
An interlocking channel or groove in a cement or wood joint to provide reinforcement.

keyway
1. The aperture in a lock cylinder which receives the key and closely engages with it throughout its length.
2. A slot used to interlock slabs of masonry walls built at different times.


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The specific keyway is geographically restricted for only PUSD use within a two-digit Zip Code area.
We believe Colin may have travelled along the Keyway from Wolverhampton and then joined the Black Country Route.
This design is also said to eliminate difficulties due to inaccuracies when the keyway must be closely machined to fit the key.
 
 
 
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