(rail transport) a member of railway staff who looks after a level crossing.

plural of key person insurance

(business) (insurance) An insurance policy taken out by a business to compensate that business for financial losses that would arise from the death or extended incapacity of an important member of the business.

(business) Risk carried by an organization that depends to a great extent on one individual for its success.

plural of key person risk

(mining) A smooth cylindrical piece of petrified wood in the ceiling of a mine which may drop down and injure or kill miners

A key for winding a watch in which the head is released if an attempt is made to turn it backwards.

To refrain from familiarity with somebody or something; to stay aloof.

plural of kettle bottom

plural of key party