Difference between Typewriter and Keyboard

What is the difference between Typewriter and Keyboard?

Typewriter as a noun is a device, at least partially mechanical, used to print text by pressing keys that cause type to be impressed through an inked ribbon onto paper. while Keyboard as a noun is a set of keys used to operate a typewriter, computer etc.

Typewriter

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A device, at least partially mechanical, used to print text by pressing keys that cause type to be impressed through an inked ribbon onto paper. (Archaic) One who uses a typewriter; a typist.

Keyboard

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A set of keys used to operate a typewriter, computer etc.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.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.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To type on a computer keyboard.

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