mechanical keyboard

noun

A type of computer keyboard that uses springs and mechanical switches for its keys, providing more tactile feedback and faster response than membrane keyboards.

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Meanings

nounmechanical keyboard (plural mechanical keyboards)

plural mechanical keyboards

  1. A type of computer keyboard that uses springs and mechanical switches for its keys, providing more tactile feedback and faster response than membrane keyboards.

Translations

German mechanische Tastatur
  • mechanische Tastaturtype of computer keyboard using springs
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