单词 | key cutter |
释义 | > as lemmaskey cutter key cutter n. (a) a person who cuts piano keys from larger pieces of ivory (obsolete); (b) a device or machine for cutting keys from metal; (c) a person whose occupation is cutting keys; a shop or business at which keys may be cut. ΚΠ 1842 Penny Mag. Monthly Suppl. Apr. 173/2 (caption) Key-cutter at work. 1878 Bristol Mercury 21 Feb. 4/3 (advt.) Situation Wanted, by a young Man, as Key-cutter and Locksmith. 1912 Pop. Mech. Sept. 161/1 (advt.) The ‘American’ Key-Cutter..—the only machine for cutting Keys with either square or any other shape slots. 1973 R. L. Robinson Compl. Course in Professional Locksmithing (1983) 227/1 Key cutters of the side milling type..may be used to produce lever cuts,..or cylinder key cuts. 2012 Northern Echo (Nexis) 19 Mar. 33 The five-generation family business is the country's largest shoe repairer, key cutter, engraver and watch repairer. < as lemmas |
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