key cutter

Blade copying machine

A key cutter is a machine that duplicates keys by tracing the ridges of an original and cutting matching grooves into a blank, or a person who operates such a machine.

Hardware stores and locksmiths typically offer key cutting services: The key cutter made three copies while I waited.

Related

brass · teeth · notch · deadbolt · cylinder · machine · copy · template · jingle · metal · shavings · storefront · kiosk · code · groove · file · tumbler · precision

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Opposites
access method

key cutterburglar

One who breaks in

lockpick · hacker · intruder · trespasser · bolt cutter

security role

key cutterlocksmith

Lock and key specialist

security consultant

Family

key, cutter, keys, keyed, keying, keyless, cut, cuts, cutting

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G