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A ~~skeleton~~ ~~key~~ (also known as a pass key) is a master key often used by [[Master of Unlocking|locksmiths]], that will open any lock in the set of locks for which it is made. In fiction, a skeleton key will open ''any'' lock or [[Locked Door]], ''period'', and will often be shaped like a skeleton, skull or bone (partly a [[Sight Gag]] and partly a visual clue as to the key's purpose). More realistic examples have a full keyring of them, one for each type of lock.

A [[Skeleton Key]] (also known as a pass key) is a master key often used by [[Master of Unlocking|locksmiths]], that will open any lock in the set of locks for which it is made. In fiction, a skeleton key will open ''any'' lock or [[Locked Door]], ''period'', and will often be shaped like a skeleton, skull or bone (partly a [[Sight Gag]] and partly a visual clue as to the key's purpose). More realistic examples have a full keyring of them, one for each type of lock.

In humor-oriented works, this is often an [[Obligatory Joke]] when someone needs to unlock the door of a tomb, mausoleum, or crypt.

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== [[~~Comics~~]] ==

== [[Comic Books]] ==

* Depictions of [[Batman]]'s [[Utility Belt]] that listed its contents used to include a set of skeleton keys that could unlock 90% of known locks.

* [[The Adventures of Tintin~~|Thomson and Thompson~~]] use a ring of skeleton keys in several books.

* Thomson and Thompson from ''[[The Adventures of Tintin]]'' use a ring of skeleton keys in several books.

== [[Film]] ==