"keyclick" meaning in All languages combined

See keyclick on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: keyclicks [plural]
Etymology: key + click Etymology templates: {{compound|en|key|click}} key + click Head templates: {{en-noun}} keyclick (plural keyclicks)
  1. (computing) The sound produced by a keypress. Categories (topical): Computing
    Sense id: en-keyclick-en-noun-MWAuyXsJ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

Inflected forms

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