backspace (0 synonym found)

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Definition of backspace:

(n) : (computing) A keyboard key used for removing a character behind the cursor, and moving the cursor one position backwards.
(v) : (computing) To remove a character behind a cursor.
(n) : The key on a typewriter that moves the head one position backwards.
(n) : (computing) A non-printable text character representing a backspace.
(v) : (computing) To move a magnetic tape to a previous block.

Definition of backspace:

(n) : (computing) A keyboard key used for removing a character behind the cursor, and moving the cursor one position backwards.
(v) : (computing) To remove a character behind a cursor.
(n) : The key on a typewriter that moves the head one position backwards.
(n) : (computing) A non-printable text character representing a backspace.
(v) : (computing) To move a magnetic tape to a previous block.

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