Keycap
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Keycap is a noun meaning The part of a key (on a keyboard) that is pressed by the user, as opposed to any electromechanical unit underneath.
Meaning
The part of a key (on a keyboard) that is pressed by the user, as opposed to any electromechanical unit underneath.
Example Sentences
If necessary, remove the keycaps to clean the switches underneath.
A two-station robotic assembly system for inserting keycaps into keyboard arrays has been designed and constructed.
Adding heat can cause even further damage to the keyboard. You can disassemble some keyboard models by removing the keycaps and the case screws.
Word Forms
- keycaps
Synonyms for keycap
Depending on context, synonyms include keytop.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include keytop, keybutton, keyboard, keyswitch, keystroke, keying.
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