church key
a small metal can opener having a sharp triangular pointed end for punching holes in the top of a beverage can, as of beer.
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How to use church key in a sentence
There was always someone yelling for a "church key" (the metal key on the bottom of a can) to borrow.
The Biography of a Rabbit | Roy BensonAt Tannington also they came to my father to ask him to let them have the church Bible and the church key.
Two Suffolk Friends | Francis Hindes GroomeAs a substitute for the usual ring, the church key has been put into requisition.
Finger-Ring Lore | William Jones"That's not the church key," said Lewis, staring at the one just hung up.
Mildred Arkell, Volume II (of 3) | Mrs. Henry WoodA parish clerk recollected an instance of a party that came to the church, and requested to be married with the church key.
Finger-Ring Lore | William Jones
British Dictionary definitions for church key
US a device with a triangular point at one end for making holes in the tops of cans
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