As nouns the difference between keyboard and thumbboard
is that keyboard is a set of keys used to operate a typewriter, computer etc while thumbboard is a small keyboard designed to be operated with the thumbs, as on smartphones.
As a verb keyboard
is to type on a computer keyboard.
keyboard
English
Noun
(
en noun)
A set of keys used to operate a typewriter, computer etc.
(music) 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.
(music) A device with keys of a musical keyboard, used to control electronic sound-producing devices which may be built into or separate from the keyboard device.
Synonyms
* (electronic musical device) electronic keyboard
Derived terms
* keyboard shortcut
Related terms
* key
* keypad
Verb
(
en verb)
To type on a computer keyboard.
- Keyboarding is the part of this job I hate the most.
thumbboard
Alternative forms
* thumboard
Noun
(
en noun)
A small keyboard designed to be operated with the thumbs, as on smartphones.
Synonyms
* (l)
Coordinate terms
* (l) 