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key

nounfemininegeneral usevery common/ˈtɛklɐ/te·cla

Definition

1

Each of the movable parts on a keyboard instrument (piano, organ) or an input device (typewriter, computer) that, when pressed, produces a sound or a command.

Usage examples

The 'Shift' key on my keyboard is not working properly.
She gently pressed the black keys of the piano.

Synonyms

Common combinations

piano keycomputer keyEnter keypress a key