keyboard

/ˈkiːbɔːd/

noun

Meaning

  • (etc.) A set of keys used to operate a typewriter, computer etc.
  • 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.
  • A device with keys of a musical keyboard, used to control electronic sound-producing devices which may be built into or separate from the keyboard device.

Synonyms

electronic keyboard

verb

Meaning

  • To type on a computer keyboard.Keyboarding is the part of this job I hate the most.