keychain
Sign in to savethumb|Three keys on a keyring with a promotional message A keychain () (also key chain or keyring) is a small ring or chain of metal to which several keys, or fobs can be attached. The terms keyring and keychain are often used interchangeably to mean both the individual ring, or a combined unit of a ring and fob.
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- Keyring
- Key fob
- Access control key fobs
- Computer keychains
- As a collectible item
- See also
- References
- External links
thumb|Three keys on a keyring with a promotional message A keychain () (also key chain or keyring) is a small ring or chain of metal to which several keys, or fobs can be attached. The terms keyring and keychain are often used interchangeably to mean both the individual ring, or a combined unit of a ring and fob.
The length of a keychain or fob may also allow an item to be used more easily than if connected directly to a keyring. Some keychains allow one or both ends to rotate, keeping the keychain from becoming twisted, while the item is being used. thumb|Keybearer with a keyring, 1605, from one of the