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keyboard

8 definitions • 10 examples
1
the set of keys on a computer or typewriter that you press in order to make it work :

Examples:

Switch off the computer and unplug the keyboard.
The computer comes with a wireless mouse and keyboard.
2
the row of keys on a musical instrument such as a piano:

Examples:

The width of piano keyboards became standard in the mid-1800s.
Despite her expert fingering on the keyboard, she is simply too detached emotionally to be a great pianist.
3

Examples:

In front of him is an electronic keyboard.
He briefly played keyboards with rock-and-roller John Mellencamp.
4
to put information into a computer using a keyboard
5
the set of keys arranged in rows that you use to operate a computer
6
a musical instrument having keys like a piano, or the set of keys on this type of instrument:

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7
the board with a set of keys on a computer, etc. to type information or that you use in order to make it work:

Examples:

I prefer to use the keyboard rather than a mouse.
This is a wireless keyboard with all the latest features.
8
to put information into a computer using a keyboard:

Examples:

Who is going to keyboard all the data?

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