Technology / A2

KEEB-ord/ˈkiːbɔːd/

A keyboard is the set of keys on a computer, or the keys of a piano: computer keyboard, keyboard skills, play the keyboard. Mouse is the other common computer control. Key is one button; keyboard is the whole set. A keypad is a small number pad. Do not write cupboard (storage) for keyboard.

Meaning

The set of keys on a computer, or on a piano.

Examples

• “Keep your hands on the keyboard while you type.”
• “Wipe the keyboard if you eat at your desk.”
• “She practised piano on an electronic keyboard.”

Good to know

a computer / piano keyboard. One button: key. Small numbers: keypad. Mix-up: cupboard.

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