Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

keyguard

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: key-guard
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A plate or shield with a set of holes that fits over a keyboard.

noun

A feature on a mobile phone, etc. that prevents keys from being pressed by accident.

Example Sentences

"Remember to turn on the keyguard before you put the phone in your pocket."

Etymology

From key + guard.

Inflected Forms

keyguards (plural)

Questions

What does keyguard mean?: A plate or shield with a set of holes that fits over a keyboard.
Where does keyguard come from?: From key + guard.

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