keyboard

nounverbcommon in dialogue

United Kingdom//ˈkiːbɔːd//
Canada//ˈki.bɔɹd//
Australia//ˈkɪjboːd//
Scotland//ˈkiboɾd//

A set of keys laid out in a gridlike pattern, used for typing on a typewriter, computer, etc.

noun

1
A set of keys laid out in a gridlike pattern, used for typing on a typewriter, computer, etc.
2
A component of many instruments, including the piano, organ, and harpsichord, consisting of usually black and white keys that cause different tones to be produced when struck.
3
An electronic device containing a keyboard (preceding sense), especially one that is capable of producing musical sounds when the keys are played.

Etymology

From key + board.

verb

1
To type on a computer keyboard.
Keyboarding is the part of this job I hate the most.
The earliest hardcore hackers would not stumble in to their predawn keyboarding for another two hours.

Forms

plural: keyboards
past tense: keyboarded
past participle: keyboarded
present participle: keyboarding
third person singular: keyboards

Kevin · A male given name from Irish.key · An object designed to open and close a lock or to activate or…Key · A surname.

keyboard · A set of keys laid out in a gridlike pattern, used for typing on a typewriter, computer, etc.

keypad · A small board with keys primarily used for tactile input into…keys · keyboard Keys · A surname.

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