Definitions for backspaceˈbækˌspeɪs
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
back•spaceˈbækˌspeɪs(v.; n.)-spaced, -spac•ing
(v.i.)to move the typing element of a typewriter, the cursor on a computer display, etc., one space backward, as by depressing a special key.
Category: Printing
(n.)the labeled key on a keyboard used for backspacing.
Category: Computers
Princeton's WordNet
backspace key, backspace, backspacer(verb)
the typewriter key used for back spacing
backspace(verb)
hit the backspace key on a computer or typewriter keyboard
"To erase, you must backspace"
Kernerman English Learner's Dictionary
backspace(noun)ˈbækˌspeɪs
a computer key that moves the cursor backward
Wiktionary
backspace(Noun)
The key on a typewriter that moves the head one position backwards.
backspace(Noun)
A keyboard key used for removing a character behind the cursor, and moving the cursor one position backwards.
backspace(Verb)
To remove a character behind a cursor.
backspace(Verb)
To move a magnetic tape to a previous block.
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