"mechanical keyboard" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: mechanical keyboards [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} mechanical keyboard (plural mechanical keyboards)
  1. A type of computer keyboard that uses springs and mechanical switches its keys, providing more tactile feedback and faster response than membrane keyboards.
    Sense id: en-mechanical_keyboard-en-noun-MT4QPkK3 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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