diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 62d97c846..d73a485d2 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ Some can be changed in the key config dialog in the settings tab.
 | Shift                         | Sneak/move down                                                |
 | Q                             | Drop itemstack                                                 |
 | Shift + Q                     | Drop single item                                               |
-| Left mouse button             | Dig/punch/take item                                            |
+| Left mouse button             | Dig/punch/use                                                  |
 | Right mouse button            | Place/use                                                      |
 | Shift + right mouse button    | Build (without using)                                          |
 | I                             | Inventory menu                                                 |
diff --git a/builtin/settingtypes.txt b/builtin/settingtypes.txt
index cb091294f..13b316098 100644
--- a/builtin/settingtypes.txt
+++ b/builtin/settingtypes.txt
@@ -2141,11 +2141,13 @@ keymap_jump (Jump key) key KEY_SPACE
 #    Also used for climbing down and descending in water if aux1_descends is disabled.
 keymap_sneak (Sneak key) key KEY_LSHIFT
 
-#    Key for digging.
-keymap_dig (Dig key) key KEY_LBUTTON
+#    Key for digging, punching or using something.
+#    (Note: The actual meaning might vary on a per-game basis.)
+keymap_dig (Dig/punch/use key) key KEY_LBUTTON
 
-#    Key for placing.
-keymap_place (Place key) key KEY_RBUTTON
+#    Key for placing an item/block or for using something.
+#    (Note: The actual meaning might vary on a per-game basis.)
+keymap_place (Place/use key) key KEY_RBUTTON
 
 #    Key for opening the inventory.
 keymap_inventory (Inventory key) key KEY_KEY_I
diff --git a/src/client/game.cpp b/src/client/game.cpp
index 280a397f0..5706c3114 100644
--- a/src/client/game.cpp
+++ b/src/client/game.cpp
@@ -4364,7 +4364,7 @@ void Game::showPauseMenu()
 		"- %s: move left\n"
 		"- %s: move right\n"
 		"- %s: jump/climb up\n"
-		"- %s: dig/punch\n"
+		"- %s: dig/punch/use\n"
 		"- %s: place/use\n"
 		"- %s: sneak/climb down\n"
 		"- %s: drop item\n"