clavis
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4ADJ.
solid
VERB + CLAVIS
iron, means
CLAVIS + NOUN
bolt
PREP.
with
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noun
A Roman key.
Iron clavis, the solid web-shaped at the edges to fit the wards in the lock, and having a pointed broach and a kite-formed looped haft.
A device for restraint of the hands.
His hands were restrained by means of a clavis and bolt (of iron), appropriated to each wrist, and united by a padlock.
Synonym of glossary: a key to the meaning of various terms.
Homer, with a clavis, I have had possession of some years.
A key; an identification guide; a series of logically organized groups of discriminating information which aims to allow the user to correctly identify a taxon.
There are many disadvantages in using a clavis intended for another country, which necessarily includes plants that are absent from our islands while it omits some that are present and neglects the peculiarities of our island flora.
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3Iron clavis, the solid web-shaped at the edges to fit the wards in the lock, and having a pointed broach and a kite-formed looped haft.
WiktionaryHis hands were restrained by means of a clavis and bolt (of iron), appropriated to each wrist, and united by a padlock.
WiktionaryHomer, with a clavis, I have had possession of some years.
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