keyboard

keyboard
noun
1 set of keys on a computer, etc.
ADJECTIVE
qwerty
standard
computer, laptop, PC, typewriter
Bluetooth™, cordless, USB, wireless
on-screen

You can access web pages by using an on-screen keyboard.

built-in

the first pocket PC to include a built-in keyboard

full-size, miniature
ergonomic
VERB + KEYBOARD
tap, tap at, tap on

Arianne was tapping away at her keyboard.

pound, pound at, pound on

Filled with inspiration, he started pounding his keyboard.

KEYBOARD + NOUN
command, short cut

Users can now customize keyboard short cuts.

port

the mouse and keyboard ports on the back of your computer

PREPOSITION
on the keyboard

Using the mouse is quicker than typing it on the keyboard.

2 set of keys on a piano, etc.
ADJECTIVE
organ, piano, etc.
KEYBOARD + NOUN
instrument
3 electrical musical instrument
ADJECTIVE
digital, electric, electronic
PREPOSITION
at the keyboard

Ed Duke was at the keyboard.

on (a/the) keyboard

He played the song on his keyboard.

The recording features Herbie Hancock on keyboard.


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