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keyguard.

A plate or shield with a set of holes that fits over a keyboard.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A plate or shield with a set of holes that fits over a keyboard.

  2. A feature on a mobile phone, etc. that prevents keys from being pressed by accident.

    Remember to turn on the keyguard before you put the phone in your pocket.
Where this word comes from

From key + guard.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.