Control key

[ kuhn-trohl-kee ]

nounComputers.
  1. either of two keys on a PC keyboard that is held down while pressing another key, as to issue a command.

Origin of Control key

1
First recorded in 1975–80
  • Also called Ctrl, Ctrl key .

Words Nearby Control key

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British Dictionary definitions for control key

control key

noun
  1. a key on the keyboard of a computer that is used in conjunction with the standard keys in order to initiate a specific function, such as editing

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