💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Dead key"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| alt keynoun | (computing) A key on a personal computer or terminal keyboard used in combination to alter the function of other keys. |
| meta keynoun | (computing) A special key on some kinds of keyboard, used to activate keyboard shortcuts. |
| shift keynoun | (computing) A key on a personal computer or terminal keyboard used to effect the same function, or to change the function of the function keys. |
| keybuttonnoun | (dated) A key on a keyboard. |
| lock keynoun | Any of certain keys of a computer keyboard that switch between certain states, which may be represented by LEDs. |
| keyletnoun | A small key |
| keysetnoun | (computing, databases) A set of keys (unique identifiers) used to distinguish the rows of data being traversed by a cursor. |
| tastonoun | (computing) key of a keyboard |
| command keynoun | (computing) A modifier key present on Apple keyboards. |
| keyswitchnoun | (computing) A mechanical switch associated with a key on a keyboard. |
| shift locknoun | (typewriting) A lock key on a typewriter, which, when pressed, causes all subsequently typed letters to be capitalized. |
| keyboardnoun | (computing, etc.) A set of keys laid out in a grid-like pattern, used for typing on a typewriter, computer etc. |
| cursor keynoun | A key on a computer keyboard marked with a horizontal or vertical arrow, used to move the cursor or other item around the screen. |
| keycapnoun | The part of a key (on a keyboard) that is pressed by the user, as opposed to any electromechanical unit underneath. |
| banknoun | (countable) An institution where one can place and borrow money and take care of financial affairs. |
| change keynoun | A key adapted to open only one of a set of locks; distinguished from a master key. |
| caps locknoun | (computing) A lock key on a computer keyboard, which, when pressed, causes all subsequently typed letters to be capitalised except those typed while holding the shift key. |
| key pressnoun | Alternative form of keypress. [The depression of an input key; a keystroke.] |
| keycodenoun | A code that serves to unlock something, such as an electronic door or a car stereo (as an antitheft measure). |
| keebnoun | (computing, slang) Clipping of keyboard. [(computing, etc.) A set of keys laid out in a grid-like pattern, used for typing on a typewriter, computer etc.] |
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