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church key

noun
/ˈtʃəːtʃ.ki/UK/ˈtʃɝtʃ.ki/US

Etymology

See Wikipedia at church key § Etymology.

Definitions

  1. An opener, typically with both can opener and bottle opener features, having a triangular…

    An opener, typically with both can opener and bottle opener features, having a triangular tip that pierces the can.

    • Nobody was killed, but a guy from the rival gang was supposed to have had his eyes popped out with a church key.
    • "[…]Once you didn't need a church key to open a can of beer much anymore, they didn't need me to go around handing out church keys anymore either."

  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically

    Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see church, key.

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