keyboard

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   a holder consisting of an arrangement of hooks on which keys or locks can be hung

   I put my house keys on a keyboard so I don't lose them.

2. 2
   noun

   a device consisting of a set of keys on a piano, organ, typewriter, typesetting machine, computer or the like

   I bought a new ergonomic keyboard.

3. 3
   verb

   To type on a computer keyboard.

   Keyboarding is the part of this job I hate the most.

4. 4
   noun

   A set of keys laid out in a grid-like pattern, used for typing on a typewriter, computer etc.

5. 5
   noun

   A component of many instruments, including the piano, organ, and harpsichord, consisting of usually black and white keys that cause different tones to be produced when struck.

6. 6
   noun

   An electronic device containing a keyboard (preceding sense), especially one that is capable of producing musical sounds when the keys are played.

Etymology

From key + board.