"keychain" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈkiːˌt͡ʃeɪn/ Audio: en-us-keychain.ogg [US] Forms: keychain [singular], keychains [plural]
Etymology: key + chain Etymology templates: {{compound|key|chain}} key + chain Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A keychain is a chain or ring to which a key can be attached to.
    Sense id: simple-keychain-en-noun-kee4ttgq
  2. A keychain is an ornamental piece holding such a chain or ring.
    Sense id: simple-keychain-en-noun-1WoZ89QI
  3. A keychain is a digital repository for the storage of cryptographic keys.
    Sense id: simple-keychain-en-noun-VKtbur46
     
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