A hole or excavation in beams intended to be joined together, to receive the key that fastens them.
A mortise for a key or cotter.
A gravitational keyhole.
Any small opening resembling the hole for a key in shape or function.
A transient column of vapor or plasma formed when using high energy beams, such as lasers, for welding or cutting.
The free-throw lane together with the circle surrounding the free-throw line; key.
The hole in a lock where the key is inserted and turns.
A circle cut out of a garment as a decorative effect, typically at the front or back neckline of a dress.
A welding method in which a hole forms in the surface immediately ahead of the puddle in the direction of welding. The hole is filled as the weld progresses.
To strike a target after wobbling in flight so that the long axis of the bullet does not follow the line of flight, typically due to insufficient spin resulting from the rifling in the barrel.
The move of a piece from a threatened position.
A peaceful, quiet place affording privacy or security.
The act of reversing direction and receding from a forward position.
A bugle call or drumbeat signaling the lowering of the flag at sunset, as on a military base.
A military ceremony to lower the flag.
A period of retirement, seclusion, or solitude.
A period of meditation, prayer or study.
The act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant.
A signal for a military withdrawal.
Withdrawal by military force from a dangerous position or from enemy attack.
To slope back.
To withdraw military forces
To shrink back due to generally warmer temperatures.
To withdraw from a position, go back.
a retreating forehead