church key

noun

: an implement with a triangular pointed head at one end for piercing the tops of cans and often with a rounded head at the other end for opening bottles

Examples of church key in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Little but important things: Soundless games or puzzle books for kids, salt and pepper packets or shakers, paper-towel roll, linen towel, plastic utensils, paper plates, matches or lighter, church key, corkscrew, wet naps, Shout Wipes and small flashlight. —Marc Bona, cleveland, 27 June 2021

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1951, in the meaning defined above