keystrip noun4 •A physical overlay for a computer keyboard, indicating the functions of certain keys within a particular software package.A keystrip, summarising the uses of the red keys, completes the package. — 1990 •The strip of wood immediately below and in front of the keys of a piano.Control panel can either clip onto the keystrip of your piano or be held by the carrying case of the unit. — 1980 •A row of pushbuttons.Figure 47 illustrates a type KS-1 keystrip and figure 48 shows a type KS-2 keystrip. Flat-nose pliers or a similar tool can be made to make the adjustments to the keystrips. — 1947 •A long thin piece of material that serves to operate a lock.He froze a moment there, keystrip already against the contact plate, hesitant to go on. — 1975 formskeystrips