cat |
key |
In slang terms the difference between cat and key
is that
cat is any of a variety of earth-moving machines. (from their manufacturer
Caterpillar Inc. while
key is kilogram (though this is more commonly shortened to
kay).
In lang=en terms the difference between cat and key
is that
cat is a piece of heavy machinery, such as a backhoe, of the Caterpillar brand while
key is to operate (the transmitter switch of a two-way radio).
In computing terms the difference between cat and key
is that
cat is a program and command in Unix that reads one or more files and directs their content to an output device while
key is (
more usually to key in) To enter (information) by typing on a keyboard or keypad.
As nouns the difference between cat and key
is that
cat is an animal of the family
Felidae while
key is an object designed to open and close a lock.
As verbs the difference between cat and key
is that
cat is to hoist (the anchor) by its ring so that it hangs at the cathead while
key is to fit (a lock) with a key.
As adjectives the difference between cat and key
is that
cat is terrible, disastrous while
key is indispensable, supremely important.
As proper nouns the difference between cat and key
is that
cat is a diminutive of the female given name Catherine while
Key is {{surname}.
As an acronym CAT
is centre for Alternative Technology.
key |
keyseat |
As a proper noun key
is .
As a noun keyseat is
a bed or groove to receive a key which prevents one mechanical part from turning on another.
As a verb keyseat is
to form a keyseat, as by cutting.
key |
multikey |
As a proper noun key
is .
As an adjective multikey is
of or pertaining to more than one key (in various senses).
key |
kezboard |
As a proper noun key
is .
As a noun kezboard is
a computer keyboard whose keys are arranged in the qwertz layout.
key |
delete |
As a proper noun key
is .
As a noun delete is
a key that may be pressed to delete something (including text or files) from a computer.
key |
insert |
As a proper noun key
is .
As a noun insert is
a key that when pressed switches between the overtype mode and the insert mode of a computer.
key |
shift |
As a proper noun key
is .
As a noun shift is
(computing) a modifier key whose main function is shifting between two or more functions of any of certain other keys (usually by pressing shift and the other button simultaneously).
key |
keyway |
As a proper noun key
is .
As a noun keyway is
a slot into which a precision attachment (a key) is fitted.
key |
chromakey |
As a proper noun key
is .
As a noun chromakey is
the use of a particular colour (usually either blue or green) as a key in a tv studio in order to allow one image to be partially superimposed upon another, seamlessly.
As a verb chromakey is
to modify an image in this way.
key |
keymapping |
As a proper noun key
is .
As a noun keymapping is
(computing) a mapping of keys on a keyboard to commands; a key binding.
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