arrow key
ˈærəʊ kiː
arrow key: key on a keyboard for moving the cursor
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Noun

technologyTECH.key on a keyboard for moving the cursorTECH.
  • Press the arrow key to move the cursor.
  • Use the arrow key to navigate the menu.
  • The arrow key helps in scrolling through text.
cursor key
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    key on a keyboard for moving the cursor

Expressions with arrow key

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down arrow keyn.
keyboard control marked with a downward arrow moving selection or cursor down
Press the down arrow key to move to the next menu option.
right arrow keyn.
keyboard button that moves the cursor or selection one step right
Press the right arrow key to move the cursor to the end.

Expressions with arrow

arrow through the heartn.
symbol of love or heartbreak
The tattoo of an arrow through the heart represented his lost love.
arrow to the heartn.
deeply felt emotional impact
The news hit him like an arrow to the heart.
cupid's arrown.
metaphor for falling in love suddenly
When they met, cupid's arrow struck them both.
straight arrown.
someone who behaves according to conventional standards
John is a straight arrow, always following the rules.
straight as an arrowadj.
very straight in form or direction
The road was straight as an arrow.
arrow in the quivern.
one of several available options or strategies
The manager has many arrows in the quiver for this project.

Expressions with key

key intov.
enter information using a keyboard
He keyed into the computer all the data from the survey.
key toprep.
important for solving a problem
Innovation is key to solving climate change.
key upv.
make someone excited or nervous
The loud music keyed up the crowd before the show..
church keyn.
tool for opening cans and bottles
He used a church key to open the soda can.
key to successn.
essential factor for achieving success
Determination is often seen as the key to success.
lock and keyn.
device used to secure something
The treasure chest was secured with a lock and key.
out of keyadj.
not in harmony with the musical key
The singer was out of key during the performance.
hold the keyv.
be essential for achieving something
His support holds the key to our success.
key for successn.
crucial element enabling achievement
Education is a key for success in life.
key in handadj.
ready for immediate use or operation
The apartment is key in hand for the new tenants.

Terms related to arrow key

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buttoncontrolcursorinputkeyboardmovepresstype

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  1. French:touche fléchée, ...
  2. German:Pfeiltaste, ...
  3. Italian:tasto freccia, ...
  4. Spanish:tecla de flecha, ...
  5. Portuguese:tecla de seta, ...
  6. Chinese:方向键, ...
  7. Japanese:矢印キー, ...
  8. Arabic:زر السهم, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִקְשׁ חֵץ, ...
  10. Russian:клавиша со стрелкой, ...
  11. Ukrainian:клавіша зі стрілкою, ...
  12. Hindi:एरो की, ...
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