Keyboard Definition

kēbôrd
keyboards
noun
The row or rows of keys of a piano, typewriter, linotype, computer terminal, etc.
Webster's New World
A row of levers that are depressed with the fingers to produce or modulate the sound of an instrument, such as a piano or organ.
American Heritage
A musical instrument with a keyboard; esp., an electronic piano, synthesizer, etc. as employed in a rock or jazz group.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
verb
To set (type) using a keyboard typesetting machine.
Webster's New World
To write or input by means of a keyboard.
Webster's New World
To play (a composition) on a piano or keyboard.
American Heritage

Other Word Forms of Keyboard

Noun

Singular:
keyboard
Plural:
keyboards

Origin of Keyboard

Keyboard Sentence Examples

  • She began to paw at her computer keyboard, searching.

  • The keyboard has five keys similar to those of a piano, and the letters and figures are obtained by the different combinations which can be formed by the raised and depressed keys.

  • Each channel consists of a keyboard and receiver both electrically connected to certain parts of the distributor.

  • Rita Angeltoni banged away on her keyboard, complaining of a terminal case of morning sickness.

  • She continued to bang away on her keyboard, the smile etched on her face.

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Words Starting With

KKEKEY

Words Ending With

DRDARD

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Words Starting With K and Ending With D

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8 Letter Words8 Letter Words Starting With K8 Letter Words Ending With D