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keycard

keycard noun: a usually plastic card which stores a digital signature that is used to operate an electronic access control lock.

Noun (1)

keycard (plural keycards)

  1. A usually plastic card which stores a digital signature that is used to operate an electronic access control lock.
    Synonyms:
    card key

Noun (2)

keycard (plural keycards)

  1. In Roman keycard Blackwood, an ace of any suit or the king of trumps.

keycard meaning in Thai and Vietnamese

keycard in Thai

plastic card
คีย์การ์ด keykhard

keycard in Vietnamese

plastic card
thẻ khoá, thẻ từ

Synonyms of keycard

Forms of keycard

pluralkeycards
alternative formkey card

Origin of keycard

From key (“lock opener”) + card (“piece of plastic”).

From key (“important”) + card (“playing card”).

Words formed from keycard

Phrases with keycard

Questions about keycard

What does keycard mean?
Keycard means a usually plastic card which stores a digital signature that is used to operate an electronic access control lock.
What is keycard in Thai?
Keycard in Thai is คีย์การ์ด (keykhard). See Keycard meaning in Thai.
What part of speech is keycard?
Keycard is a noun.
What is the plural of keycard?
The plural of keycard is keycards.

Words near keycard in the dictionary

  1. keyboys
  2. keybutton
  3. keybuttons
  4. keycap
  5. keycaps
  6. keycard
  7. keycard lock
  8. keycard locks
  9. keycards
  10. keycatcher
  11. keycatchers

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