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keyboard.

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

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈki.bɔɹd/Canada, US/ˈkiːbɔːd/Received-Pronunciation/ˈkɪjboːd/Australia, British, Southern, Standard/ˈkiboɾd/Scotland
  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.

Where this word comes from

From key + board.

verb/ˈki.bɔɹd/Canada, US/ˈkiːbɔːd/Received-Pronunciation/ˈkɪjboːd/Australia, British, Southern, Standard/ˈkiboɾd/Scotland
  1. To type on a computer keyboard.

    intransitive
    Keyboarding is the part of this job I hate the most.
Where this word comes from

From key + board.

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