"silent key" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: silent keys [plural]
Etymology: Key refers to a Morse key. Head templates: {{en-noun}} silent key (plural silent keys)
  1. A ham radio operator who has died.
    Sense id: en-silent_key-en-noun-sGsuoqtr Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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