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Passe-partout

Noun

1. A master key that opens many locks or a person who has access to many places.

Example sentence: The caretaker held the passe-partout that allowed him to enter any room in the building.

Noun

2. A mount or mat with a beveled, decorative cutout for framing pictures.

Example sentence: She carefully positioned the artwork on the passe-partout before framing it.

Noun

3. In the context of the art of papermaking, a transparent sheet used to support the pulp during the papermaking process.

Example sentence: The artisan placed a passe-partout beneath the pulp to create a fine, delicate paper.

Noun

4. A type of program, activity, or event that appeals to or is accessible to the general public.

Example sentence: The circus put on a passe-partout performance that delighted audiences of all ages.

Adjective

1. Referring to something widely accepted or used in a particular locality or region.

Example sentence: That phrase may sound strange to you, but it is quite passe-partout in our small town.

Adverb

1. In a universal or unrestricted manner.

Example sentence: The policy applies passe-partout to all customers, regardless of their location.