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keycap

keycap noun: the part of a key (on a keyboard) that is pressed by the user, as opposed to any electromechanical unit underneath.

Noun

keycap (plural keycaps)

  1. The part of a key (on a keyboard) that is pressed by the user, as opposed to any electromechanical unit underneath.
    • A two-station robotic assembly system for inserting keycaps into keyboard arrays has been designed and constructed.1985, Keith Rathmill, Robotic Assembly
    • If necessary, remove the keycaps to clean the switches underneath.2003, Michael Miller, Absolute Beginner's Guide to Upgrading and Fixing Your PC
    Synonyms:
    keytop

Synonyms of keycap

Forms of keycap

pluralkeycaps

Origin of keycap

From key + cap.

Questions about keycap

What does keycap mean?
Keycap means the part of a key (on a keyboard) that is pressed by the user, as opposed to any electromechanical unit underneath.
What part of speech is keycap?
Keycap is a noun.
What is the plural of keycap?
The plural of keycap is keycaps.

Words near keycap in the dictionary

  1. keybounce
  2. keyboy
  3. keyboys
  4. keybutton
  5. keybuttons
  6. keycap
  7. keycaps
  8. keycard
  9. keycard lock
  10. keycard locks
  11. keycards

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