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keyhole Synonyms

Another word for keyhole

Choosing another word for keyhole depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The hole in a lock into which a key is inserted.

Usage Example

"She squinted through the keyway to see who was whispering in the hallway."

Strong
keyway

• noun (Context 2)

A narrow opening or restricted viewpoint that offers only a limited perspective.

Usage Example

"The documentary provides a peephole through which we can observe the daily lives of the reclusive monks."

Strong
peephole
spyhole
chink
Weak
aperture
window

• noun (Context 3)

The free-throw lane on a basketball court, especially when combined with the free-throw circle, which resembles the shape of a traditional keyhole.

Usage Example

"The center positioned himself firmly just outside the key to await the rebound."

Strongest
key
free-throw lane
paint
lane

Opposites of keyhole

The opposite of keyhole shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

panorama
See all opposites of keyhole

• Nearby Words

keyboardist
keycard
keyholder
keyhole
keyhole cichlid
keyless
keylogging

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Keyhole. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 2, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/keyhole
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