hunt-and-peck — [hunt΄ n pek′] n. a method of typing while looking at the keyboard, usually using only the forefingers to press the keys: cf. TOUCH SYSTEM * * * hunt and peck (hŭntʹən pĕkʹ) n. A slow method of typing in which an untrained typist seeks out each… … Universalium
hunt-and-peck — [hunt΄ n pek′] n. a method of typing while looking at the keyboard, usually using only the forefingers to press the keys: cf. TOUCH SYSTEM … English World dictionary
hunt and peck — hunt′ and peck′ n. a method of typing whereby the typist looks for each key separately before striking it • Etymology: 1935–40 … From formal English to slang
hunt and peck — noun : a mode of typing in which one looks at the keyboard and uses random fingering types fast and accurately, by hunt and peck Brendan Gill compare touch system * * * a slow and inefficient method of typing by looking for each key separately… … Useful english dictionary
hunt and peck — {n. phr.}, {informal} Picking out typewriter keys by sight, usually with one or two fingers; not memorizing the keys. * /Many newspaper reporters do their typing by hunt and peck./ Often used, with hyphens, as an adjective. * /Mr. Barr taught… … Dictionary of American idioms
hunt and peck — {n. phr.}, {informal} Picking out typewriter keys by sight, usually with one or two fingers; not memorizing the keys. * /Many newspaper reporters do their typing by hunt and peck./ Often used, with hyphens, as an adjective. * /Mr. Barr taught… … Dictionary of American idioms
hunt\ and\ peck — n. phr. informal Picking out typewriter keys by sight, usually with one or two fingers; not memorizing the keys. Many newspaper reporters do their typing by hunt and peck. Often used, with hyphens, as an adjective. Mr. Barr taught himself to type … Словарь американских идиом
hunt and peck — 1. noun The hunt and peck typing technique. Syn: two fingered typing 2. verb To use the hunt and peck typing technique. Ant … Wiktionary
hunt and peck — a slow and inefficient method of typing by looking for each key separately before striking it: used by untrained typists. Also, hunt and peck. Cf. touch system. [1935 40] * * * … Universalium
hunt-and-peck — adj. denoting or using an inexpert form of typing in which only one or two fingers are used hunt and peck computer users * * * /ˌhʌntn̩ˈpɛk/ noun [noncount] informal : a method of typing that involves looking at the keyboard and using only one… … Useful english dictionary
