"bedkey" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: bedkeys [plural]
Etymology: From bed + key. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|bed|key}} bed + key Head templates: {{en-noun}} bedkey (plural bedkeys)
  1. (historical) An instrument for adjusting the tightness of parts of a bedstead. Tags: historical Synonyms: bed wrench
    Sense id: en-bedkey-en-noun-jh8xT9x8 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Tools

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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