To manipulate a blank key within a lock so as to mark it with impressions of the shape of the lock, which facilitates creation of a duplicate key.

The indentation or depression made by the pressure of one object on or into another. / The overall effect of something, e.g., on a person. / A vague recalling of an event, a belief.

Making, or tending to make, a positive impression; having power to impress / Capable of being impressed. / Appealing.

In an impressive manner; forcibly.

The quality of being impressive.

present participle of impress

(rare) The quality of being impressive.

present participle of impression

simple past tense and past participle of impression

Any sensation that persists after the stimulus has ceased.