κλείς

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • Something used to lock/unlock: key, bolt, bar
  • A means to something: key
  • The hook of a clasp
  • collarbone
  • The rowing bench of a ship (always in plural)
  • A narrow strait or pass

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Hellenic *klāwī́ds derived from Proto-Indo-European *kleh₂u- (of old use for locking doors, pin, hook - instruments, nail).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*kleh₂u-

Gloss

of old use for locking doors, pin, hook - instruments, nail

Concept
Semantic Field

Clothing and grooming

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

爪

Emoji
📌 📍

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