"keystrip" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: keystrips [plural]
Etymology: From key + strip. Etymology templates: {{com|en|key|strip}} key + strip Head templates: {{en-noun}} keystrip (plural keystrips)
  1. (computing) A physical overlay for a computer keyboard, indicating the functions of certain keys within a particular software package. Categories (topical): Computing
    Sense id: en-keystrip-en-noun-OWi1gBAf Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 52 33 2 12 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 56 32 5 8 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 52 32 3 13 Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
  2. (engineering) A row of pushbuttons. Categories (topical): Engineering
    Sense id: en-keystrip-en-noun-jrPDO~CW Topics: engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
  3. The strip of wood immediately below and in front of the keys of a piano.
    Sense id: en-keystrip-en-noun-Z0DDL2sm
  4. (science fiction) A long thin piece of material that serves to operate a lock. Categories (topical): Science fiction
    Sense id: en-keystrip-en-noun-eSW57JUB Topics: literature, media, publishing, science-fiction

Inflected forms

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          "ref": "1928, Veneers and Plywood - Volume 22, page 24:",
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          "text": "Control panel can either clip onto the keystrip of your piano or be held by the carrying case of the unit.",
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          "ref": "1983, Keyboard - Volume 9, page 28:",
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