Woodruff key en · NOUN
Etymology
Developed by William N. Woodruff of Hartford, Connecticut, in the 1880s, to improve on existing keying practice with more economical keyseat cutting; in the era's technological context, this design offered what is today called a DFM improvement (US patent 368744).
Meanings
- A semicircular key that fits partly into a circular segment keyseat, with the remainder fitting into a longitudinal slot keyway in the mating part.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodruff keys | Number=Plur | lexicographic |