"Caps Lock" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /kæps lɒk/ [UK] Forms: Caps Locks [plural]
enPR: kăps lŏk [US] Head templates: {{en-noun|~|head=Caps Lock}} Caps Lock (countable and uncountable, plural Caps Locks)
  1. (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. Wikipedia link: Caps Lock Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Buttons, Computing Synonyms: caps lock Related terms: Num Lock, Page Down, Page Up, Scroll Lock Related terms (computer keys): key

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