Keystrip
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Keystrip is a noun meaning (computing) A physical overlay for a computer keyboard, indicating the functions of certain keys within a particular software package.
Meaning
(computing) A physical overlay for a computer keyboard, indicating the functions of certain keys within a particular software package.
More Meanings
- (engineering) A row of pushbuttons.
- The strip of wood immediately below and in front of the keys of a piano.
- (science fiction) A long thin piece of material that serves to operate a lock.
Example Sentences
You'll need your keystrip to reenter.
A keystrip, summarising the uses of the red keys, completes the package.
He froze a moment there, keystrip already against the contact plate, hesitant to go on.
Convertible case acts as both carrying case and stand for controls (when not clipped to keystrip).
Word Forms
- keystrips
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include overlay, keeb, keyboard, keyswitch, keyset, keyguard.
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