butterfly keyboard en · NOUN
Etymology
* (keyboard with separate halves): From the resemblance to a butterfly with outstretched wings. * (keyboard with scissor switches): From the approximate resemblance of each (X-shaped) switch to a butterfly.
Meanings
- A kind of computer keyboard consisting of two separate halves, intended to facilitate typing with two hands.
- A kind of computer keyboard where each key is activated by means of a scissor switch.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| butterfly keyboards | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
fi perhosnäppäimistö (type of computer keyboard)