secrethandle

noun
UK /ˈsiː.krət ˈhæn.dəl/
US /ˈsiː.krət ˈhæn.dəl/

A secret handle is a hidden part you hold to open something.

She found the secrethandle behind the picture and opened the door.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A secret name used to hold or grab something in a game.

The player typed the secrethandle to grab the treasure.

3. A hidden way to control a machine or program.

Only the engineer knew the secrethandle for the robot arm.

4. A private nickname for holding onto an idea.

He kept the secrethandle for his plan in a notebook.