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Meaning of keycap | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

The part of a key (on a keyboard) that is pressed by the user, as opposed to any electromechanical unit underneath.

Examples

“A two-station robotic assembly system for inserting keycaps into keyboard arrays has been designed and constructed.”
“If necessary, remove the keycaps to clean the switches underneath.”
“Adding heat can cause even further damage to the keyboard. You can disassemble some keyboard models by removing the keycaps and the case screws...”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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