Definitions for keyed



Overview of verb key

The verb key has 5 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (1) identify, discover, key, key out, distinguish, describe, name

(identify as in botany or biology, for example)

2. key

(provide with a key; "We were keyed after the locks were changed in the building")

3. key

(vandalize a car by scratching the sides with a key; "His new Mercedes was keyed last night in the parking lot")

4. key

(regulate the musical pitch of)

5. key

(harmonize with or adjust to; "key one's actions to the voters' prevailing attitude")


Overview of adj keyed

The adj keyed has 2 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)
1. keyed

(fitted with or secured by a key; "a keyed instrument"; "the locks have not yet been keyed")

2. keyed

(set to a key or tone)

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